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Some Winetricks issues! We are working on it! (Resolved by PK4 update)

On January 30, 2021   /   News   /   8 Comments
Some Winetricks issues! We are working on it! (Resolved by PK4 update)

Update: And totally fixed now in Porting Kit 4 :) The fix will be implemented on Porting Kit 3 as well in a new update. IF you are on Mac OS Mojave/Catalina/Big Sur and you still have Porting Kit 3, we encourage you to go to Porting Kit 4 beta as soon as possible. Download it from the porting Kit website here…

Update: Seems it’s not completely fixed yet. seems there are multiple directx9 versions which are used in winetricks. We are adding these in the backup server, so we expect a full fix later today.

Update: Fallback is in place!! It took a day longer then we wanted, but finally the issue in Winetricks has been addressed and we created a fallback that, if something like this happens again we aren’t dependent on a third party. The backup option required an update of PK4 and has been pushed a few hours back.

So if you read this, and didn’t saw an update yet. Restart Porting Kit and go to library tab for the update.Then!! Install the ports again which you want.

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A quick heads up. We are working on an Winetrick issue (directx) at the moment. Some winetricks require directx and somehow that doesn’t download which ends in the failure of a Winetrick. Tricks like:
Directplay
Directmusic
dsound
d3dx9
etc.

This ends an installation of a port prematurely. We are aware of the issue and working on the problem. So if you run into port installation failures, then don’t panic, we are working on the issue, keep a close eye on the blog when it should be fixed and then when green light retry the installation of the port. The issue counts only for the people who never did a directx9 trick in the past. IF you did with another game you are safe because every Winetrick gets cached.

We hope to have this fixed today.

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Crossover 20.0.4 has been released!

On January 29, 2021   /   Crossover, News   /   Leave a comment

Crossover got an update to 20.0.4 if you own Crossover then you can update it and it has a few fixes and features. See the changes below. Codeweavers is an important partner which contributes a lot to the Wine project and also makes Porting Kit possible. Because Codeweavers has a good relationship with us we can also offer a promo-code “Portingover” with a nice 30% discount for Mac and Linux.
 
20.0.4 CrossOver – January 27, 2021

  • Bug fixes for all platforms:
    • A bottle which was registered exactly on a release date no longer shows as unregistered.
    • Office 2010 bottles activated with old versions of CrossOver no longer need reactivation.
  • macOS:
    • Fix an interaction with our password dialog and the Big Sur key chain.
    • Bluetooth Xbox One controller support for Intel macs.
    • Work around an Apple Silicon bug that prevents some older games from working when they request a 640×480 mode.
    • Prevent a crash on Big Sur when clicking on a Cross Tie file.

 
If you don’t own Crossover yet, you can get it up here…

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King of Dragon Pass for Mac

On January 27, 2021   /   Game Port, GOG.com Games, News, Portingkit, Strategy   /   Leave a comment

Back from the past, King of Dragon Pass has been back into the Porting Kit database. On request we returned the game port to Porting Kit because the native version doesn’t work on Catalina 10.15.x and Big Sur 11.x and up. Play this classic on your Mac on your latest Mac OS :) Have fun!

Basic Portingkit Install Instructions GOG games:
1. Download the King of Dragon Pass offline backup setup file(s) into your download folder.
2. Always read the notes of the game description first for additional steps!
3. Go to the library server tab and select the game you want to install and click: Install
4. Portingkit will create the wrapper and locate your setup file in your download folder
5. The installation of the game will start, run through the install wizard.
6. After installation, exit the installer (don’t run launch the game).
7. Porting kit will say it has finished successfully.
8. Go to your local library tab and select the game and click: play
9. Enjoy the game!

Game description:
King of Dragon Pass is a game like no other. It combines strategy, adventure, RPG, and civilization sim, but it focuses mostly on storytelling. Each turn the game offers you with a choice to make and the progress of the story depends solely on your decisions. The difference between right and wrong is seldom obvious, but whatever action you take, be ready to face its consequences later. There are virtually limitless ways the story can unfold, so each play-through—whether it’s a quick game or an extended campaign—promises new adventures and plot twists! 

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Witcher 3 – Wild Hunt for Mac

On January 24, 2021   /   Apple Silicon, Game Port, GOG.com Games, News, Portingkit   /   1 Comment

We secretly had it already added to Porting Kit for about 1.5 weeks, but we needed to add a fix in Porting Kit first. Now we have done it just, we can finally officially release it on the blog: The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt for Mac! I tested the game on bot my high end Macbook Pro (intel) 2019 and on Apple Silicon Mac Mini (16 GB) and it works very well!! You need Porting Kit 4 beta to install and play the Witcher game. I also made a video of this one, you have to forgive my clumsiness with all the controls, but you will notice it runs pretty well on my Apple Silicon Mac Mini :)

Basic Portingkit Install Instructions GOG games:
1. Download the The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt offline backup setup file(s) into your download folder.
2. Always read the notes of the game description first for additional steps!
3. Go to the library server tab and select the game you want to install and click: Install
4. Portingkit will create the wrapper and locate your setup file in your download folder
5. The installation of the game will start, run through the install wizard.
6. After installation, exit the installer (don’t run launch the game).
7. Porting kit will say it has finished successfully.
8. Go to your local library tab and select the game and click: play
9. Enjoy the game!

Game description:
The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt, the RPG epic with a mature, non-linear story that reacts to your decisions, a vast open world with a living ecosystem, dynamic and tactical combat, and stunning visuals, is available on GOG.com!

Go to the Porting Kit game page up here…

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Worms Armageddon wrapper update! Fixed for Catalina 10.15.x and above and now also fullscreen!

On January 22, 2021   /   Portingkit, Promo, Wrapper updates   /   1 Comment

Great news for the Worms fans. While the Mojave OS users could only play the game windowed and When you even had Catalina 10.15.x or Big Sur, you couldn’t play the game at all! Now, you can play this game again full screen and on Catalina and Big Sur! This was the fix you were waiting for! Enjoy this one!

Simply install the game using Porting Kit by searching the updated game on the library tab in Porting Kit. Make sure you downloaded the offline backup installer of Worms Armageddon from you GOG.com account game library. Oh, and if you don’t own the game yet? It has at the moment 50% discount!

Changes:
– Full screen fix
– Compatible now for Catalina 10.15.x and 11.x Big Sur!

go to the porting Kit game page up here…

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Fahrenheit Indigo Prophesy back in Porting Kit

On January 21, 2021   /   Adventure, Game Port, GOG.com Games, Portingkit   /   Leave a comment

Back from the past, Fahrenheit (Indigo Prophesy) has been back into the Porting Kit database. This way popular adventure game where you have to discover the truth: Why are these victims being killed? What is making people engage in these murders? And who is the mastermind behind it all? This is a unique chance to run from the police and hide from yourself. Welcome to a new form of video game.

The game is tested and works on Apple Silicon Mac and intel Macs and works also on Mac OS Catalina and Big Sur.

Basic Portingkit Install Instructions GOG games:
1. Download the Fahrenheit (Indigo Prophesy) offline backup setup file(s) into your download folder.
2. Always read the notes of the game description first for additional steps!
3. Go to the library server tab and select the game you want to install and click: Install
4. Portingkit will create the wrapper and locate your setup file in your download folder
5. The installation of the game will start, run through the install wizard.
6. After installation, exit the installer (don’t run launch the game).
7. Porting kit will say it has finished successfully.
8. Go to your local library tab and select the game and click: play
9. Enjoy the game!

Game description:
Fahrenheit is a second game made by Quantic Dream – studio responsible for masterpieces such as Omikron: The Nomad Soul and Heavy Rain. All their games were very well received by gamers and Fahrenheit is no exception. With superb story, groundbreaking gameplay, and Hollywood-level narration Fahrenheit (a.k.a. Indigo Propecy) has earned its place as one of the best action adventure games of all time.

Go to the Porting Kit game page up here…

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Hitman Absolution for Mac

On January 20, 2021   /   Action, Game Port, GOG.com Games, Portingkit   /   Leave a comment

Yep, we keep them coming…another DXVK game has been ported to Mac: Hitman Absolution for Mac. So If you like the Hitman series, then this one cannot be missed in your collection. I played the first level/tutorial on my Macbook Pro (intel) without issues. You need Porting Kit 4 beta to install and play the Hitman game. Tested the game on Apple Silicon and there it give some sound issues (stutter sound in-game), so for Apple Silicon it needs some improvement.

I also created a video tutorial with some gameplay which you can watch below.

Basic Portingkit Install Instructions GOG games:
1. Download the Hitman Absolution offline backup setup file(s) into your download folder.
2. Always read the notes of the game description first for additional steps!
3. Go to the library server tab and select the game you want to install and click: Install
4. Portingkit will create the wrapper and locate your setup file in your download folder
5. The installation of the game will start, run through the install wizard.
6. After installation, exit the installer (don’t run launch the game).
7. Porting kit will say it has finished successfully.
8. Go to your local library tab and select the game and click: play
9. Enjoy the game!

Game description:
Hitman Absolution follows the Original Assassin undertaking his most personal contract to date. Betrayed by the Agency and hunted by the police, Agent 47 finds himself pursuing redemption in a corrupt and twisted world. 

Go to the Porting Kit game page up here…

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Freedom Fighters for Mac

On January 19, 2021   /   Action, Game Port, GOG.com Games, Portingkit   /   Leave a comment

Another DXVK game has been ported to Mac: Freedom Fighters for Mac. I tested Freedom Fighters also on Apple Silicon and there it works awesome as well. So another awesome game has been added to the Porting Kit Catalog! If you like action games then this one is the way to go. oh, and you need Porting Kit 4 to install and play it.

Basic Portingkit Install Instructions GOG games:
1. Download the Freedom Fighters offline backup setup file(s) into your download folder.
2. Always read the notes of the game description first for additional steps!
3. Go to the library server tab and select the game you want to install and click: Install
4. Portingkit will create the wrapper and locate your setup file in your download folder
5. The installation of the game will start, run through the install wizard.
6. After installation, exit the installer (don’t run launch the game).
7. Porting kit will say it has finished successfully.
8. Go to your local library tab and select the game and click: play
9. Enjoy the game!

Game description:
Freedom Fighters is an intense third-person action game set in an alternate history New York during the invasion of a foreign superpower. Take on the role of Chris Stone, a hard-working plumber, and rise through the ranks of the resistance to prove yourself as a charismatic leader. Liberate supplies, scavenge weapons and use the ‘recruit and command’ system to grow the resistance and lead up to 12 freedom fighters into strategic conflicts throughout the campaign. Travel across the city and complete interconnected missions where your actions in one level affect the battles in another.

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Age of Empires 3 Definitive Edition for Mac

On January 18, 2021   /   Game Port, Portingkit, Steam Games, Strategy   /   Leave a comment

Yes Yes Yes! Now we are busy with the big titles, here another one… Age of Empires 3 – Definitive Edition for Mac. We have added the second DXVK supported game in history of Porting Kit and many more will follow from now on. Now the way is open to Directx10/11 games, a new era of goodness has been began! I tested  Age of Empires 3 – Definitive Edition also on Apple Silicon and there it works as well. The video below is also made from my Silicon M1 Mac Mini with 16GB. Check out the video tutorial and start the fun!

Notes:
1. The game works only in Porting Kit 4 and not in Porting Kit 3. So if you have Porting Kit 3, then download Porting Kit 4 from the Porting Kit download page…
2. The AOE 3 Definitive edition is technical high demanding, 8GB Memory and 2GB vram, so it will not work with low-end Intel Iris or Intel HD. So High end Intel Macs and Silicon Macs only!

Basic Portingkit Install Instructions Steam games:
1. Get the cheap steam serial of Age of Empires 2 Definitive Edition here from Kinguin
2. Always read the “notes” of the game description first for additional steps!
3. Go to the library server tab and select the game you want to install and click “Install”
4. Portingkit will create the wrapper and locate your setup file in your download folder
5. The installation of the game will start, run through the install wizard.
6. Porting kit will say it has finished successfully.
7. Go to your local library tab and select the game and click “play”!
9. Login into the Windows Steam and activate the serial and download and play!!

Game description:
Age of Empires III: Definitive Edition completes the celebration of one of the most beloved real-time strategy franchises in definitive form with enhanced features and modernized gameplay. Command mighty civilizations from across Europe and the Americas or jump to the battlefields of Asia in stunning 4K Ultra HD graphics and with a fully remastered soundtrack. Now featuring two new game modes: Historical Battles and The Art of War Challenge Missions, including all previously released expansions and all 14 civilizations, plus two brand new civilizations ? the Swedes and Inca.

Go to the Porting Kit game page up here…

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Age of Empires 2 Definitive Edition for Mac

On January 15, 2021   /   Game Port, kinguin, Portingkit, Steam Games   /   13 Comments

Yes! After countless requests, its here… Age of Empires 2 Definitive Edition for Mac. We have added the first DXVK supported game in history of Porting Kit and many more will follow from now on. Now the way is open to Directx10/11 games, a new era of goodness has been began! I tested  Age of Empires 2 Definitive Edition even on Silicon Mac and works gorgeous. The video below is also made from my Silicon M1 Mac Mini with 16GB. Check out the video tutorial and start the fun! Played also a multiplayer game without issues and I even won :D.

Note: The game works only in Porting Kit 4 and not in Porting Kit 3. So if you have Porting Kit 3, then download Porting Kit 4 from the Porting Kit download page…

Basic Portingkit Install Instructions Steam games:
1. Get the cheap steam serial of Age of Empires 2 Definitive Edition here from Kinguin
2. Always read the “notes” of the game description first for additional steps!
3. Go to the library server tab and select the game you want to install and click “Install”
4. Portingkit will create the wrapper and locate your setup file in your download folder
5. The installation of the game will start, run through the install wizard.
6. Porting kit will say it has finished successfully.
7. Go to your local library tab and select the game and click “play”!
9. Login into the Windows Steam and activate the serial and download and play!!

Game description:
Age of Empires II: Definitive Edition celebrates the 20th anniversary of one of the most popular strategy games ever with stunning 4K Ultra HD graphics, a new and fully remastered soundtrack, and brand-new content, “The Last Khans” with 3 new campaigns and 4 new civilizations. Explore all the original campaigns like never before as well as the best-selling expansions, spanning over 200 hours of gameplay and 1,000 years of human history. Head online to challenge other players with 35 different civilizations in your quest for world domination throughout the ages.

Go to the Porting Kit game page up here…

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