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XIV on Mac vs Mythic: catalog facts
XIV on Mac	Mythic
Free Free and open source; the game itself requires its own purchase and subscription.	Free Free and open source, with optional sponsorship through GitHub Sponsors.
macOS	macOS
One-click Dalamud plugin setup ReShade support with many effects	Runs Windows games on a Mac without manual Wine setup Combines several storefronts and local games in one library
Only for Final Fantasy XIV Unofficial client, so game updates can break plugins until patched	Alpha software Requires macOS 14 or later
Downloadable app	Downloadable app
Open source	Closed source
License not stated	License not stated
Not stated if an account is needed	Not stated if an account is needed
Needs internet	Not stated if it works offline
Official website Full listing and sources Checked October 2, 2026	Official website Full listing and sources Checked October 1, 2026

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