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Description

CrossOver MacOS is a compatibility-layer application developed by CodeWeavers that allows many Windows applications and games to run on macOS — including both Intel-based and Apple Silicon Macs — without requiring a separate Windows license or virtual machine. It builds on the open-source Wine project, but adds a user-friendly interface, automated installers, a compatibility database, and configuration presets tailored to both productivity software and games. CrossOver 25.0, released in March 2025, uses Wine 10.0 and bundles updates such as Wine Mono 9.4.0, vkd3d 1.14, MoltenVK 1.2.10, a new per-game settings database, and Metal-based DirectX translation layers (DXMT and D3DMetal 2.1) — enabling improved compatibility and performance for many modern games on macOS, including support for titles such as Red Dead Redemption 2. :contentReference[oaicite:1]{index=1} CrossOver is commonly used for running Windows-only applications (productivity, legacy enterprise, utilities) on macOS without rebooting or purchasing Windows; for gaming on Mac when native ports are lacking; for maintaining cross-platform workflows in mixed OS environments; and for test or development scenarios where Windows apps must run in a Mac environment. The commercial license includes access to support and the curated compatibility database for better out-of-the-box functionality compared to vanilla Wine.

About CrossOver

CrossOver MacOS enables macOS users — both on Intel and Apple Silicon hardware — to install and run many Windows-based applications and games as if they were native. It leverages Wine under the hood but enhances it with a user-friendly GUI, guided installers, configuration presets, compatibility tweaks, and support for modern graphics translation layers (Vulkan/Metal via MoltenVK/DXMT/D3DMetal). With version 25.0, CrossOver integrates Wine 10.0 and brings a new per-game settings database, updated components (Wine Mono, vkd3d, MoltenVK), and expanded support for high-profile games on Mac, including Red Dead Redemption 2. This makes CrossOver a strong choice for Mac users who need Windows-only software or games without a full virtual machine or dual-boot setup. :contentReference[oaicite:2]{index=2}

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CodeWeavers
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Utilities, System Compatibility
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