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XIV on Mac vs Wine: catalog facts
XIV on Mac	Wine
Free Free and open source; the game itself requires its own purchase and subscription.	Free Free and open source.
macOS	macOS, Linux
One-click Dalamud plugin setup ReShade support with many effects	Runs Windows programs without a Windows licence or virtual machine Works on Linux, macOS and BSD
Only for Final Fantasy XIV Unofficial client, so game updates can break plugins until patched	Not every Windows program works, and some need manual tweaks Configuration can be fiddly for newcomers
Downloadable app	Downloadable app
Open source	Open source
License not stated	License not stated
Not stated if an account is needed	No account needed
Needs internet	Works offline
Official website Full listing and sources Checked October 2, 2026	Official website Full listing and sources Checked September 23, 2026

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