SWTOR Opens MacOS Technical Test Sign-Ups for Players with Apple Silicon Macs Exciting news for Star Wars: The Old Republic fans—Blizzard has officially opened up sign-ups for a MacOS Technical Test of the SWTOR launcher! This comes shortly after the Q3 Producer letter from Keith Kanneg, where internal Mac testing was mentioned. Now, players with Apple Silicon Macs—like those powered by M1 and M2 chipsets—are invited to participate and help test how SWTOR performs on MacOS 14 Sonoma or newer. Who is Eligible? This technical test is targeted at players who: To check if your Mac is eligible, simply: This is an exciting opportunity for Mac users who’ve been waiting for native support for SWTOR, especially since the technical test will use the live game environment. This means players will be able to fully explore the game while testing out the new launcher. What Can Players Expect? Although this is…
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SWTOR’s Game Update 7.6: Galactic Threads and Native Mac Launcher Teased for 2024
Star Wars: The Old Republic (SWTOR) continues to evolve in exciting ways as 2024 progresses. Following the success of Game Update 7.5.1 earlier this year, developers are now gearing up for the much-anticipated Game Update 7.6, titled Galactic Threads. This update promises to bring new content, exciting rewards, and technical advancements like a native Mac launcher. Here’s a detailed look at everything coming up for SWTOR players. Recap: Game Update 7.5.1 – The Greatest Bounty Before diving into 7.6, it’s worth looking back at Game Update 7.5.1, which launched on August 20, 2024. This update, titled The Greatest Bounty, introduced Galactic Season 7 (GS7), offering players a unique Bounty Hunter-themed experience. GS7 encouraged players to take part in the Bounty Contract in-game event, which also featured the return of the Dark vs. Light world bosses, a fan-favorite addition. In addition to Galactic Seasons, 7.5.1 introduced two new weekly Date Night…
How to Play “Star Wars: The Old Republic” on Mac
Ever felt the Force calling you to play “Star Wars: The Old Republic” on your Mac but didn’t know how? You’re in the right place. Let’s embark on this epic journey together, step-by-step, to get SWTOR running smoothly on your macOS. Ready? Let’s do this! Minimum Requirements Before we start, let’s make sure your Mac is up to the task. You’ll need at least macOS High Sierra. Don’t worry, if your system isn’t compatible, the script will safely exit. Now, let’s get into the nitty-gritty. Step-by-Step Installation Guide 1. Add Terminal to Accessibility First things first, we need to give Terminal the green light to do its magic. Follow these steps: 2. Open Terminal Next, let’s fire up Terminal. Navigate to Applications -> Utilities -> Terminal and open it. Ready to type some commands? 3. Install Command Line Tools or Xcode If you haven’t already, you’ll need to install Command…
BioWare Not Excluding a SWTOR Mac Version At This Time
If you’ve been waiting for a Mac version of SWTOR (I know a few friends who are), then there may still be hope for you yet. BioWare co-founders Ray Muzyka and Greg Zeschuk are devoted to their fans and they know how important it is to reach a larger audience and for SWTOR, that includes Mac gamers as well as PC. When talking about how the game will continue to grow in the future, the topic of a Mac version is one that comes up repeatedly. Massively by Joystiq covers the story of what the BioWaredocs think about creating a Mac version: “”Weknow there’s a big Mac audience of BioWare fans … we know that’s an importantand large audience. And we want to serve that audience,” Muzyka told mewhen asked about a potential Mac version of the his company’s latest majorrelease, Star Wars: The Old Republic.” The Massively writer tells…