vcmi/docs/players/Installation_macOS.md

< [Documentation](../Readme.md) / Installation on macOS

**For iOS installation look here: (Installation on iOS)[Installation_iOS.md]

# Step 1: Download and install VCMI

- The latest release (recommended): <https://github.com/vcmi/vcmi/releases/latest>
- Daily builds (might be unstable) 
 - Intel (x86_64) builds: <https://builds.vcmi.download/branch/develop/macOS/intel>
 - Apple Silicon (arm64) builds: <https://builds.vcmi.download/branch/develop/macOS/arm>

If the app doesn't open, right-click the app bundle - select *Open* menu item - press *Open* button.

Please report about gameplay problem on forums: [Help & Bugs](https://forum.vcmi.eu/c/international-board/help-bugs) Make sure to specify what hardware and macOS version you use.

# Step 2: Installing Heroes III data files

1.  Find a way to unpack Windows Heroes III or GOG installer. For example, use `vcmibuilder` script inside app bundle or install the game with [CrossOver](https://www.codeweavers.com/crossover) or [Wineskin](https://github.com/Gcenx/WineskinServer).
2.  Symlink **Data**, **Maps** and **Mp3** directories from Heroes III to:`~/Library/Application\ Support/vcmi/`
Added navigation to player and modders docs 2023-09-01 12:09:01 +02:00			`< [Documentation](../Readme.md) / Installation on macOS`

Updated docs and all internal links 2023-09-07 11:57:03 +02:00			`**For iOS installation look here: (Installation on iOS)[Installation_iOS.md]`
Updated user docs 2023-08-25 12:02:01 +02:00
Modders docs update iteration 2023-09-01 11:11:35 +02:00			`# Step 1: Download and install VCMI`
Updated user docs 2023-08-25 12:02:01 +02:00
			`- The latest release (recommended): <https://github.com/vcmi/vcmi/releases/latest>`
			`- Daily builds (might be unstable)`
			`- Intel (x86_64) builds: <https://builds.vcmi.download/branch/develop/macOS/intel>`
			`- Apple Silicon (arm64) builds: <https://builds.vcmi.download/branch/develop/macOS/arm>`

			`If the app doesn't open, right-click the app bundle - select Open menu item - press Open button.`

			`Please report about gameplay problem on forums: [Help & Bugs](https://forum.vcmi.eu/c/international-board/help-bugs) Make sure to specify what hardware and macOS version you use.`

Modders docs update iteration 2023-09-01 11:11:35 +02:00			`# Step 2: Installing Heroes III data files`
Updated user docs 2023-08-25 12:02:01 +02:00
			1. Find a way to unpack Windows Heroes III or GOG installer. For example, use `vcmibuilder` script inside app bundle or install the game with [CrossOver](https://www.codeweavers.com/crossover) or [Wineskin](https://github.com/Gcenx/WineskinServer).
Prefer symlink word 2023-09-15 16:26:31 +02:00			2. Symlink Data, Maps and Mp3 directories from Heroes III to:`~/Library/Application\ Support/vcmi/`