Guild Wars on Apple Silicon
Run the official Guild Wars client in a performant macOS app.
Free · Open-source host (GPL-3.0) · Apple Silicon
Up to 4K
Sharp native resolution on Retina and external displays.
Up to 60 FPS
Smooth frame rates tuned for Apple Silicon.
Full graphics settings
Every in-game quality option, fully available.
Screenshots
The original game, built for your Mac.
Guild Wars for macOS runs ArenaNet's official client inside a native application. No Windows installation or compatibility-layer setup is required.
Photography by Snapshot Henchman
Native on macOS
Less setup. More Guild Wars.
Open the app, sign in, and play. Quick Start fetches areas when needed, while an optional full download can continue in the background.
- Purpose-built macOS application
- Fullscreen, audio, keyboard, mouse, and native window behavior
- Official game files downloaded directly from ArenaNet
- Local diagnostics with no telemetry uploads
Return to Tyria.
Download Guild Wars for macOS and follow the short first-open guide.
Free · Open-source host (GPL-3.0) · Apple Silicon
FAQ
› Is Guild Wars for macOS safe?
The app is open source and runs ArenaNet's official Guild Wars client. Game files are downloaded directly from ArenaNet and verified before use. The application does not upload telemetry, credentials, account identifiers, or game traffic.
› Why does macOS show a security warning?
Current releases are ad-hoc signed, but they are not yet signed with an Apple Developer ID or notarized by Apple. macOS therefore asks you to confirm the first launch manually. You should never disable Gatekeeper globally.
› How do I open the app?
Move Guild Wars to Applications and open it once — macOS will block it. Then go to System Settings → Privacy & Security, click Open Anyway, and confirm. This is only needed for the first launch. The install guide walks through each step.
› Will this get me banned?
Probably not, but we cannot make promises on ArenaNet's behalf. The app runs the official, unmodified Guild Wars client and downloads it directly from ArenaNet. It does not alter gameplay, automate play, inject code into the game, or give any in-game advantage, it is an interoperability layer that lets the client run on macOS.
Still, use it at your own discretion: only ArenaNet decides what its terms of service allow.
› How do I report bugs or performance problems?
Inside the app, choose Help → Report a Problem…. For crashes, download, graphics, input, audio, or login issues, pick Export Recent Diagnostics. For stutter, pick Record Performance Problem, reproduce the issue, and press Cmd+Shift+M when it happens.
The app creates a single .gwdiag file and can open the GitHub bug form for you. The export is redacted: credentials, account identifiers, packet contents, and crash dumps are never included.
› Why is the app not notarized?
Apple requires a paid Developer Program membership for Developer ID signing and notarization. It costs about €100 each year. We are collecting donations to cover this recurring cost.
› Does it include Guild Wars?
No. The application does not bundle proprietary game binaries. It downloads the official client and required game data directly from ArenaNet.
› Do I need a Guild Wars account?
Yes. You sign in with your existing Guild Wars account — the app does not create accounts or bypass the login. If you don't own the game yet, you can buy it from the official store.
› Is this affiliated with ArenaNet?
No. This is an independent interoperability project and is not affiliated with or endorsed by ArenaNet or NCSoft.