How to Play “Star Wars: The Old Republic” on Mac v285x

Ever felt the Force calling you to play “Star Wars: The Old Republic” on your Mac but didn’t know how? You’re in the right place. Let’s embark on this epic journey together, step-by-step, to get SWTOR running smoothly on your macOS. Ready? Let’s do this! 6j6q36

Minimum Requirements 2w6q12

Before we start, let’s make sure your Mac is up to the task. You’ll need at least macOS High Sierra. Don’t worry, if your system isn’t compatible, the script will safely exit. Now, let’s get into the nitty-gritty.

Step-by-Step Installation Guide 5y2l6z

1. Add Terminal to Accessibility 5v3r1d

First things first, we need to give Terminal the green light to do its magic. Follow these steps:

  1. Click the  (Apple icon) in the top-left corner.
  2. Go to System Preferences -> Security & Privacy -> Accessibility.
  3. Unlock the settings by clicking the lock icon and then add Terminal to the list.

2. Open Terminal 6v3z43

Next, let’s fire up Terminal. Navigate to Applications -> Utilities -> Terminal and open it. Ready to type some commands?

3. Install Command Line Tools or Xcode 425w5s

If you haven’t already, you’ll need to install Command Line Tools (CLT) or Xcode. Type this command in Terminal:

bashKopier kodexcode-select --install

Easy, right?

4. Install Homebrew 334s50

Homebrew is our next stop. It’s like a super handy toolbox for your Mac. Install it by copying and pasting this command in Terminal:

bashKopier kode/bin/bash -c "$(curl -fsSL https://raw.githubcontent.com/Homebrew/install/HEAD/install.sh)"

5. Install Rosetta 2 (For macOS Higher Than Mojave) 542t5m

Using macOS Catalina or newer? You’ll need Rosetta 2. Install it with this command:

bashKopier kode/usr/sbin/softwareupdate --install-rosetta

6. Start the SWTOR On Mac Installation Process 2y353w

Now, for the main event. Start the installation process by pasting this command in Terminal:

bashKopier kodecurl -s https://raw.githubcontent.com/AgentRG/swtor_on_mac/master/install.sh | bash

7. Wine or CrossOver Installation 15406a

The script knows what’s best for your macOS version:

  • High Sierra or Mojave: It will Wine 6.0.2.
  • Catalina or higher: It will CrossOver 21.

8. Install SWTOR with Existing Wine/Wine32on64 4x2k2r

Already have Wine/Wine32on64 installed? No problem. Just run this script:

bashKopier kodecurl -s https://raw.githubcontent.com/AgentRG/swtor_on_mac/master/install_swtor.sh | bash

WARNING: Ensure you have the correct Wine version installed for your macOS.

9. Follow the SWTOR Setup Installation Process 6p6652

Follow the installation steps and opt for express installation. But, do not start the launcher just yet.

10. SWTOR.app Creation 5y601p

Look at your desktop. You’ll find a shiny new SWTOR.app there. This app acts like a Windows .exe file.

11. Troubleshooting the Launcher 55b6z

If the launcher doesn’t appear after a minute, don’t panic. Just type this command in Terminal to kill any stuck Wine processes:

bashKopier kodeWINEPREFIX=~/"SWTOR On Mac" wineserver -k

12. Finalize the Installation 5o5i46

The initial launcher will restart a few times to install updates. Once it stops, to your . Don’t click the play button just yet. Wait a few seconds for the game to start ing. It’s about 70GB, so grab a coffee and relax.

Conclusion 4i115h

And that’s it! You’re now ready to dive into the galaxy far, far away from your Mac. Next time you want to play, just double-click the shortcut on your desktop. May the Force be with you!

Novara Skuara 1i4g4j

When I was 7, I saw Star Wars: A New Hope in theaters a week after it opened. My parents were nice enough to take me and I have been a fan of Star Wars and almost all science fiction in general. I am an amateur writer who has been published for contributing flavor text to a RP game. I also have a copyright on a novel I hope to be able to publish sometime soon.