CrossOver
CrossOver is a proprietary Windows compatibility layer for macOS based on Wine made by developers CodeWeavers. CrossOver modifies Wine, adding compatibility patches, a user-friendly interface and technical support.
Availability
CrossOver is initially available with a 14-day trial. Remember to use the coupon code APPLEGAMINGWIKI for 25% off the cost of the purchase.
Then CrossOver can be purchased in three editions:
- CrossOver One - which is the current version of the software.
- CrossOver Pro - which gives 12 months of upgrades and phone support with a discounted renewal price.
- CrossOver Life - which gives lifetime access to all future versions and unlimited email and phone support.
It is normally recommended to purchase CrossOver Pro, as the major versions of CrossOver offer major changes which one may miss out on if stuck to the CrossOver One version at the time of purchase.
Nightly builds are available for BetterTesters, CodeWeaver's beta testing program.
It is also possible to compile Wine games using other methods for free, for example PortingKit or Wineskin.
Game launchers
CrossOver is capable of running many Windows games installed via exe files (for example DRM-free installers downloaded from GOG.com). However the support for actual game library platforms is currently limited to only Steam. Other launchers like Epic Games Store, Rockstar Launcher, Uplay etc. aren't currently functional using
Recommended settings
DirectX for Modern Games
DirectX 11
DirectX 11 support can be enabled by toggling DXVK.
| Enable DXVK |
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Esync
| Enable Esync |
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Framerate tracking
Steam overlay
Steam overlay is part of Steam preferences and some games launches through Steam can display the game's framerate. However many games run through Steam do not necessarily correctly launch the Steam overlay.
DXVK HUD
- Navigate to
cxbottle.conf - Ctrl+click and open using TextEdit
- At the bottom of the file add
“DXVK_HUD” = “1”and save
trdrop
It is possible to take raw footage and analyse using an application like trdrop.