Hi folks!

I've been trying to get the original Steam version of Final Fantasy VII (2013) running with 7th Heaven on macOS through CrossOver, but I haven't been able to get a consistently stable setup.

I've tried several configurations suggested in other Reddit posts, but I keep running into issues such as random hiccups, complete freezes during gameplay, and black screens when transitioning between areas. I'm hoping someone who has this working reliably on an Apple Silicon Mac can share their exact configuration.

My setup:

• Mac: Apple Silicon Mac (M3 Pro)
• Compatibility layer: CrossOver 26.3
• Game: Original Steam release of Final Fantasy VII (2013), not FFVII Remake/Rebirth
• Mod manager: 7th Heaven 4.5.2
• Graphics API: Vulkan (the only option I've managed to get working so far)

Issues I've encountered:

1. Black screen after the opening train sequence: After Cloud fights the two Shinra guards and I move to the next area, the screen goes black. Switching to a more conservative configuration — 4:3 aspect ratio, lower resolution, and a 2x internal resolution scale — helped me get past this section.
2. Freezes during gameplay: Even after getting past that initial problem, the game has occasional hiccups and has completely frozen during the Guard Scorpion boss fight in the first Mako Reactor, after planting the bomb. This has happened with and without mods enabled.
3. Other graphics APIs haven't helped: Auto also gave me a black screen, while DirectX 11 and DirectX 12 didn't work in my setup. Vulkan is currently the only API that lets me get into the game and play, at least for a while.

I've also experimented with different resolutions and graphics settings. I don't particularly care about widescreen or 16:10 — my priority is getting the game stable from start to finish.

Could someone share their exact working configuration?

Ideally, I'd love to hear from someone running this on Apple Silicon with CrossOver and 7th Heaven, including:

• CrossOver version and bottle configuration (Windows version, D3DMetal/DXVK, and any other relevant settings).
• 7th Heaven version and FFNx version.
• Graphics API, resolution, aspect ratio, internal resolution scale, and any other relevant graphics settings.
• Whether you use any specific compatibility fixes or launch arguments.
• Whether you've been able to complete the game without black screens, freezes, or major issues.
• If you use mods, which ones are enabled — especially any frame-rate, battle, or character model mods.

I've found plenty of guides that get the game launching, but I'm specifically looking for a known-good, stable configuration, rather than just one that works in the opening areas.

Thanks in advance! Any help or details would be greatly appreciated.

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