The broader Fusion 11 lineup, launched in late 2018, was engineered to leverage the for improved performance on supported Macs. It brought full compatibility for macOS Mojave and high-performance hardware like the 18-core iMac Pro. A key focus for the series was modernizing the user experience, featuring a redesigned Application Menu that allowed users to launch virtual machines (VMs) and specific guest apps without having the main Fusion window open. Key Features of Version 11.1.0

The "Pro" designation in 11.1.0 unlocked advanced features that set it apart from standard versions, including:

While VMware Fusion 11.1.0 was a standard-bearer for Intel-based Macs during its tenure, the virtualization landscape has since shifted. With the release of Fusion 13, VMware introduced official support for and transitioned to a free-for-personal-use model under Broadcom's ownership. Nevertheless, version 11.1.0 remains a significant milestone for its role in perfecting the virtualization experience on macOS Mojave and high-end Intel hardware.

: Saved significant disk space by allowing multiple VMs to share a single base disk.

: The update addressed several vulnerabilities and performance issues found in earlier 11.x iterations.

As a maintenance release, version 11.1.0 focused on expanding the "Extended Edition" capabilities through enhanced platform support and security: