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CrossOver 27 is the latest version of CodeWeavers' Windows compatibility layer for macOS, announced on June 11, 2026. This release marks a significant shift by ending support for Intel-based Macs and removing 32-bit bottle support, requiring macOS Sonoma or newer and Apple Silicon hardware. For users relying on CrossOver to run Windows games and applications without a full virtual machine, this update signals the end of the two-architecture era for Mac compatibility. Discussions on WindowsForum.com focus on the implications for legacy software and hardware, as well as the transition to Apple Silicon-only support.
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    CrossOver 27 Ends Intel Mac Support and 32-Bit Bottles (Sonoma+ Apple Silicon Only)

    CrossOver 27, announced by CodeWeavers on June 11, 2026, will run on macOS Sonoma or newer and only on Apple Silicon Macs, ending support for Intel-based Macs and removing 32-bit bottle support in the Windows compatibility layer. The change lands just as Apple’s own macOS 27 Golden Gate draws a...