11.5.3 — Vmware Fusion Pro

: While it was the final version for High Sierra, it also fully supported macOS Mojave (10.14) and macOS Catalina (10.15) .

: Some users reported issues with the Escape key not registering in VMs, often caused by interference from third-party Mac apps like BetterTouchTool .

: Enabled running unmodified operating systems like Windows 10 and various Linux distributions alongside macOS. VMware Fusion Pro 11.5.3

As of , VMware (now part of Broadcom) has made the current versions of Fusion Pro free for all users , including commercial and educational use. While 11.5.3 is legacy software, you can find official documentation and help through the Broadcom Support Portal .

: Offered DirectX 10.1 support, though some users noted performance issues with newer titles like Command & Conquer Remastered , which required DirectX 11. Common Technical Issues : While it was the final version for

: Improved compatibility with vSphere through support for the pvscsi (Paravirtual SCSI) device.

: New security features in macOS Mojave and Catalina sometimes required disabling System Integrity Protection (SIP) to resolve USB device recognition issues. Modern Availability As of , VMware (now part of Broadcom)

VMware Fusion Pro 11.5.3, released in early 2020, was a key maintenance update for VMware’s virtualization platform on Intel-based Macs. It is primarily noted for being the last version to support as a host operating system. Overview and Compatibility