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Mac Special Edition
Overview
Mac Special Edition was made possible using TransGaming's Cider Portability Engine, which acts as a "wrapper" around the Game Client, enabling it to run seamlessly on Intel-based Macs running Mac OS X.
TransGaming, Inc., is a leader in the development of unique software portability products that facilitate the deployment of games across multiple platforms. TransGaming's portability technologies significantly reduce the time-to-market for and costs associated with multi-platform game releases.
November 7, 2008, saw the beginning of the Mac Client's Closed Beta testing.
Open Beta started on December 16, 2008. Positron announced at the time that they anticipate a live release in January, 2009. [1] The installer for the open beta is found on the CoH FTP site.
Initially, the Mac Client will only be available digitally. Plans for a box release have been set for 2009.
How to Install
- Download the DMG file: [non-beta link goes here] [2]
- Double-click the DMG file to "mount" it (it acts like its own little hard drive) [3]
- Double-click the disk image to open it
- Drag the app to the Applications folder [4]
- After launching the app, it connects to the updater and downloads content, just like the Windows version.
Notes
- Buying the full edition comes with a free month of play; the related goodie pack (available separately in early 2009) does not.
- The client will be available at no extra cost (as a download) for anyone that has an active CoH Account. [5]
- Those who use the Mac Client will connect to the same servers as those connecting with the PC Client. [6]
- It is not actually a full client written natively for the Mac; it is a "wrapper" program like Wine and CrossOver, but more specialized.
- Purchasing the Mac Special Edition or the related goodie pack will unlock special items: [7]
Mission Teleporter
Valkyrie Costume Set
