CrossOver 26 Enhances Mac Gaming with Support for ‘Expedition 33’ and ‘Helldivers 2’
The latest release of CrossOver, version 26, brings significant advancements to Mac gaming by introducing compatibility with popular Windows titles such as Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 and Helldivers 2. This update is a testament to the ongoing efforts to bridge the gap between Windows and macOS gaming experiences.
CrossOver serves as a compatibility layer, enabling Mac users to run Windows applications and games seamlessly. The core of this update is the integration of Wine 11, which incorporates over 6,000 changes aimed at enhancing compatibility and performance. Additional components in this release include D3DMetal 3.0, DXMT v0.72, Wine Mono 10.4.1, and vkd3d 1.18, all contributing to a more robust gaming environment on macOS.
The update also brings user interface improvements tailored for macOS Tahoe, ensuring a more intuitive and responsive experience. A notable fix addresses an issue with Steam, preventing it from reopening after being closed, thereby enhancing the overall user experience.
Beyond Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 and Helldivers 2, CrossOver 26 expands support to a variety of other titles, including:
– Age of Empires IV: Anniversary Edition
– Assetto Corsa EVO
– Borderlands 4
– CloverPit
– Company of Heroes 3
– Cronos: The New Dawn
– Final Fantasy Tactics – The Ivalice Chronicles
– Final Fantasy VII Rebirth
– God of War Ragnarok
– Hell is Us
– Jurassic World Evolution 2
– Kingdom Come: Deliverance II
– Mafia: The Old Country
– Planet Coaster 2
– PowerWash Simulator 2
– Silent Hill f
– Starfield
– The Outer Worlds 2
– Trails in the Sky 1st Chapter
– Warhammer 40,000: Darktide
Mac users interested in exploring these enhancements can download CrossOver 26 from the official website. Those with active support entitlements will receive prompts to upgrade. To run CrossOver 26, a system with macOS 10.15 Catalina or later and at least 1 GB of free disk space is required. For users on macOS 26 Tahoe, CrossOver 25.1.1 or higher is necessary.
The current pricing for CrossOver 26 is $54.76 for a year of full support, with an anticipated increase to $74 after February 17. This update underscores the commitment to enhancing the gaming experience for Mac users, providing access to a broader range of Windows games without the need for a separate Windows installation.
