Download, move, open
Download the DMG, move Guild Wars to Applications, and open it. That’s all you need to install GWonMac.
Play Guild Wars on your Mac
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Download GWonMac, sign in with your Guild Wars account, and play. You don’t need Windows, Wine, or a virtual machine.
Free · For Apple Silicon · Signed & notarized
- download, move, open
- 3 steps
- download, move, open
- Apple Silicon Macs
- M1+
- Apple Silicon Macs
- Monterey or later
- macOS 12+
- Monterey or later
- to download and use
- Free
- to download and use
Everything you need to start playing
Install the app, sign in with your existing account, and let GWonMac take care of the game files and updates.
Use your existing account
Sign in with your Guild Wars account or Steam. You don’t need to create a separate GWonMac account.
A normal Mac installation
Every release is signed and notarized by Apple. You don’t need to turn off any Mac security settings.
Made for M-series Macs
GWonMac works on Apple Silicon Macs running macOS 12 Monterey or later. Intel Macs are not supported.
Game files come from ArenaNet
GWonMac uses ArenaNet’s official client and downloads the game files directly from ArenaNet. The files are not bundled with the app.
Updates are handled for you
Game data stays up to date automatically. When a new GWonMac version is ready, the app lets you know before it installs.
What Mac players say
Reports from people playing on M1, M2, M4, and M5 Macs in the Guild Wars subreddit.
Made a reddit account to say thank you so much for sharing this! Wow, I can’t even believe I’m able to play gw1 again.
Runs very very well on a MacBook Air M2. Way better than parallels version, which fps would drop and had some lag.
Well done sir! Working great — buttery smooth and native-feeling! Impressive work!
It’s so awesome to finally be able to play GW in full glory and without performance issues on my MacBook.
It runs without any issue on my M2 Mac Mini as well. Guild Wars itself runs nicely.
This is working great on m1pro Mac with 16gb.
Questions before you install
Will this get me banned?
Nobody outside ArenaNet can promise that. Before launch, an ArenaNet staff member tested GWonMac and said they were fine with the project as it stood in July 2026. This was not an endorsement or a policy. GWonMac uses ArenaNet’s official client, does not automate gameplay, and will stop if ArenaNet asks. Read the full safety page →
Which Macs are supported?
GWonMac supports Apple Silicon Macs running macOS 12 Monterey or later. Intel Macs are not supported. Performance depends on your Mac and the graphics settings you choose.
How do I install it?
Download the DMG, move Guild Wars to Applications, and open it. Every release is signed and notarized, so you don’t need to turn off any Mac security settings. Step-by-step install guide →
Do I need a Guild Wars account?
Yes. Sign in with your existing Guild Wars account or Steam account. GWonMac does not include the game or create a separate account for you.
Is GWonMac free?
Yes. GWonMac is free to download and use.
What about CrossOver, Parallels, or Whisky?
They can work, but they run the Windows client through extra software or a virtual machine. GWonMac runs ArenaNet’s official client directly as a Mac app. Every option compared →
Does it update automatically?
Yes. Game data updates automatically. When a new GWonMac version is available, the app tells you before it installs.
Does Steam login work?
Yes. You can sign in with Steam or a regular Guild Wars account. Your password goes only to your login provider and ArenaNet, never to a GWonMac service. If you save your login, it stays in the Keychain on your Mac.
I play on mobile with Sign in with Apple. Can I play on Mac without buying again?
Yes. A mobile account uses a Mobile ID, which the desktop client doesn’t accept, so link it once to an ArenaNet account from the mobile app. After that you sign in on your Mac with the ArenaNet credentials, and your characters and the campaigns you bought on mobile come with you. How to link your mobile account →
Can I use GWToolbox++?
No. GWToolbox++ only works with the Windows client. GWonMac Tools Beta provides its own build and team features. It is optional and works only in supported PvE outposts.
Does GWonMac run Guild Wars 2?
No. GWonMac runs the original Guild Wars (Reforged) only. Guild Wars 2 is a different engine, and its native Mac client was discontinued by ArenaNet in February 2021.
How do I report bugs or get help?
Join the Discord for quick help. In the app, Help → Report a Bug or Help → Request a Feature opens the matching GitHub issue form immediately. Diagnostics are optional and never uploaded automatically. Troubleshooting & known issues →
Join Discord for release notes, known issues, and help.
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Download GWonMac, move it to Applications, and sign in with your Guild Wars account.
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