It was engineered specifically to support macOS Sierra as both a host and a guest, alongside full support for the Windows 10 Anniversary Update .
Maximizing Legacy Virtualization: A Deep Dive into VMware Fusion Pro 8.5.2 VMware Fusion PRO 8.5.2 Extended Edition
Released as a free update for existing Version 8 users, the 8.5.x branch was designed to handle the heavy lifting of its era. Its primary purpose was to ensure seamless performance for then-new operating systems while maintaining the "Pro" features power users rely on. It was engineered specifically to support macOS Sierra
If you are writing for a tech audience interested in legacy support or classic virtualization, here is a blog post draft. here is a blog post draft.