Mouse Won't Turn Around Correctly When Playing Several Games on Windows Inside VMware Fusion Virtual Machine on Mac

When playing several FPS games on my Mac using VMware Fusion, I have noticed that my mouse won’t turn around correctly.

Software

• VMware Fusion (13.5.2)
• macOS Sonoma (14.5)
• Windows 11 Pro (23H2)

Cause

VMware detects the mouse movement inside the game and also in the host machine’s environment, which causes issues with mouse detection and handling. When I try to turn around using mouse, it cuts off at the edge of the virtual machine and is then detected as mouse movement in the host environment. For example, this issue affect Counter Strike 2 game.

Solution

Here are the steps to resolve this issue:

1. Go to VMware Settings Menu.
2. Click on General Tab.
3. Click Gaming Dropdown.
4. Select Always optimize mouse for games.

Conclusion

By following these simple steps, I was able to resolve the mouse issue and enjoy a smoother gaming experience when running Counter-Strike 2 on my Mac with M processors using VMware Fusion.