WotLK How to: M1 with WINE

[amarett0]

This looks to be a popular topic with few solutions.
After spending some time I have managed to get this working for WOTLK (3.3.5a)

- Installing Heroic (M1) (https://heroicgameslauncher.com/downloads)
- Downloading the "official" client (https://www.warmane.com/download)
- Download this fix from GitHUB (https://github.com/Lifeisawful/winerosetta/releases)
- Unpack the ZIP into the WOW folder
- Add the app using Wine-Crossover - 23.7.1-1 (via the Heroic App, other prefixes do not seem to work as game)
- When adding the APP use winerosettaldr.exe as the launch exe not wow.exe

From here this should load & fix the launch error & allow you to play without a VM.

FPS is impacted (30fps limit) due to multiple translation layers to convert DX9 into Metal... but I thought I would share :)

[Filcek]

No way! Thanks for sharing! I have been waiting for this for years!

100% works, although the FPS limit is rather sub-optimal. Is there any way to fix this? Or maybe scheduled in upcoming release?

Anyway thanks again.

Just in case someone got stuck with Wine-Crossover - 23.7.1-1 like me, you have to first download it in the Wine manager inside the Heroic app, then use it when setting up or adding the game.

[Shred]

100% works, although the FPS limit is rather sub-optimal. Is there any way to fix this? Or maybe scheduled in upcoming release?

https://github.com/Lifeisawful/winer...ent-2245230781

Looks like there is no solution. Have you guys tried Parallels?

[rynos1991]

I run it well on my M1 Pro. Using VmFusion’s virtual machine, as it’s now free for personal use. Don’t need a windows key, I just ignore the windows activation watermark.
I recommend getting the windows iso from parallel trial.