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[[Open Beta]] started on December 16, 2008. [[Positron_(Developer)| Positron]] announced at the time that they anticipate a live release in January, 2009. [http://boards.cityofheroes.com/showflat.php?Number=12819808#Post12819808] The installer for the open beta is found on the [ftp://client.coh.com/US/CoH_Mac_Open_Beta_US.dmg CoH FTP site]. ---> | [[Open Beta]] started on December 16, 2008. [[Positron_(Developer)| Positron]] announced at the time that they anticipate a live release in January, 2009. [http://boards.cityofheroes.com/showflat.php?Number=12819808#Post12819808] The installer for the open beta is found on the [ftp://client.coh.com/US/CoH_Mac_Open_Beta_US.dmg CoH FTP site]. ---> | ||
The Mac version was officially released on January 7, | The Mac version was officially released on January 7, 2009. [http://boards.cityofheroes.com/showflat.php?Number=12899077#Post12899077] | ||
Initially, the Mac Client will only be available digitally. Plans for a box release have been set for 2009. | Initially, the Mac Client will only be available digitally. Plans for a box release have been set for 2009. | ||
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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.
The Mac version was officially released on January 7, 2009. [1]
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: FTP Site [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
- For those who were beta testing, Ghost Falcon posted instructions on how to turn your beta installation into a live installation. (These instructions can be reversed to change a live install into a test install.)
- 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.
- Those who use the Mac Client will connect to the same servers as those connecting with the PC Client.
- 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:
Mission Teleporter
Valkyrie Costume Set
