Mac Setup Guide

Prerequisites

• An Intel-based Mac running macOS 10.15 (Catalina) or newer
• At least 20GB of free disk space
• The AzuriteWoW Mac launcher from our downloads page
• Administrative access to your Mac

Step 1: Download and Install AzuriteWoW

1. Download the Mac launcher from our downloads page
2. Open the downloaded .dmg file and drag the AzuriteWoW Launcher to your Applications folder
3. Launch the application and follow the installer prompts
4. The launcher will download the game client files
5. Make note of your installation directory - you'll need this for the next steps

Note: While our launcher works natively on macOS, the game client itself requires a compatibility layer to run properly.

Option 1: Running with PlayOnMac (Recommended)

PlayOnMac provides a user-friendly way to run Windows applications on macOS.

1. Install PlayOnMac

• Visit the PlayOnMac website and download the latest version
• Open the downloaded .dmg file and drag PlayOnMac to your Applications folder
• Launch PlayOnMac and follow the initial setup prompts
• When prompted, install any required components

2. Set Up PlayOnMac for AzuriteWoW

• In PlayOnMac, click on "Configure" in the toolbar
• Click on "New" to create a new virtual drive
• Select "Install a program in a new virtual drive" and click "Next"
• Name your virtual drive "AzuriteWoW" and click "Next"
• Select the latest Wine version available and click "Next"
• Choose "64-bit Windows installation" when prompted
• Complete the virtual drive setup

3. Create a Shortcut to the Game Client

• In PlayOnMac's configuration window, select your AzuriteWoW virtual drive
• Click on "Make a new shortcut from this virtual drive"
• Browse to your game installation directory and select "Wow.exe"
• Name the shortcut "AzuriteWoW" and click "Next"

4. Launch the Game

• AzuriteWoW should now appear in your PlayOnMac main window
• Double-click the shortcut to launch the game
• Login with your account credentials and enjoy!

Option 2: Running with Lutris

Lutris is an alternative gaming platform that can run Windows games on macOS.

1. Install Lutris

• First, install Homebrew if you don't already have it:
  • Open Terminal (Applications → Utilities → Terminal)
  • Run this command: /bin/bash -c "$(curl -fsSL https://raw.githubusercontent.com/Homebrew/install/HEAD/install.sh)"
  • Follow the on-screen instructions
• Install Lutris through Homebrew:
  • In Terminal, run: brew install lutris

2. Configure Lutris

• Launch Lutris from your Applications folder
• Complete the initial setup process
• Click the "+" button in the top left and select "Add game"
• Fill in the following details:
  • Name: AzuriteWoW
  • Runner: Wine (select from dropdown)
  • Working directory: Your AzuriteWoW installation directory
  • Executable: Browse to and select "Wow.exe" in your installation directory
• In the "Game options" tab, ensure "Disable fullscreen mode" is unchecked
• In the "Runner options" tab, select the latest Wine version
• Click "Save" to confirm your settings

3. Launch the Game

• Your AzuriteWoW installation should now appear in the Lutris library
• Click "Play" to launch the game
• Log in with your account credentials

Troubleshooting

• Performance Issues: macOS compatibility layers consume additional resources. Try lowering in-game graphics settings and closing other applications before playing.
• Graphical Glitches: Try different Wine versions or toggle DXVK settings in your compatibility layer.
• Black Screen: Change the game to Windowed Mode through the game's configuration files or try launching with different graphics options.
• Game Crashes: Check the Wine console logs for error messages that may help identify the issue.

Mac setups can vary significantly. If you encounter issues not covered here, please join our Discord for community support.

Note: Our support focuses on PlayOnMac installations. While Lutris is a viable alternative, you may need to seek help from the Lutris community for issues specific to that method.