Before going down this path, it is recommended have the Wine dependencies installed. The Linux version of Steam can now run most Windows games, including STO, after checking 'Enable Steam Play for all other titles' in Steam Settings -> Steam Play.Īlternatively, Lutris can be used to install STO. Also for me when the game is in full screen, if you want to change the graphic settings or any other setting the game will freeze and you will have to close it by others means and re-open steam and sto. The reason I do this because when you are switching between windows, such as looking at the e-mails, the game freezes but you can expand or compress the window slightly and the game will unfreeze or double click on the top of the window, which will expand to full screen then double click again will go back to the previous window and the game will unfreeze.

Personally I would put the display settings on window and you can expand the STO window.After the game does the graphic settings. For me it took between 5 and 10 minutes for the game to load to the character section. After downloading the patches you should be able to click on the 'Engage' button.Once that is complete you will have to sign in as usual then download the entire patches released for STO. For me STO did not work through Perfect World International or Arc. You can play STO through Perfect World Intentional and Steam, which will be listed in the Games category or install a non-listed program, such as Arc.Once it starts up, configure the graphics like you always have to do on the first run.ĬrossOver for Mac: (CrossOver is $59.99) Once it's all downloaded, click 'ENGAGE.' Just like with Step 12, this first run could take two tries and under normal conditions it's the only time it'll happen.This is about the only time this will ever happen, so don't get frustrated. If it doesn't come up, Force Quit STO and then do it again. For some reason, this took two separate launches for me. Open your new 'Windows' STO launcher from Steam and put your username/password in.When you do this, the STO launcher should download and be ready. If you don't have one, now is the time to do it. Once Steam is installed, it will ask for your username and password.WINE does a simulated reboot, so don't worry. Internet Explorer will ask you to reboot and it's ok to say yes to this. So check back for a minute or two and say yes. While it's all downloading, some dialog boxes will spring up.Watch some Star Trek episodes/movies on Netflix. This is going to take a while, because everything you need is downloading. Check to make sure everything is correct with this HOW TO and then click 'Install.' It will work and other bottles might not work with STO. If it asks for the type of WINE bottle needed, make sure 'New Windows XP Bottle' is selected.Click 'Install Via Steam.' For some reason, this works better than any other option I tried, but your mileage may vary.Highlight STO if it isn't highlighted already and click 'Continue' at the bottom of the Window.In the search box, you will type 'Star Trek Online' without the quotes.On your menu bar in CrossOver, select 'Configure' and then 'Install Software.'.

From here on out, I will be detailing this in CrossOver, so you might need to search for the equivalent items in any other WINE client.

Start it up once you get it installed.

Install your WINE client by dragging CrossOver or PlayOnMac to your main Applications folder.

A Steam account, which can be created as you do this.

I'm going through this from a CrossOver point of view, but PlayOnMac will be very similar if not identical to this process. You can also use a free one called PlayOnMac. I personally use CrossOver, which I got from a Stack Social deal iirc. Posted by fluffymoof, February 16th, 2016 Because the OS uses different language structures (API) WINE simply redirects the graphic drivers and other functions. WINE is a program overlay that makes Windows games and apps 'think' they are running in Windows. WINE is an acronym that means WINE Is NOT an Emulator. People on Mac OS X can also use this information to install and run Star Trek Online. If you own a tablet or phone they run Android OS which is another 'flavor' of Linux. Tech support won't help you diagnose issues. They won't be responsible for your choice of OS. The official response of the developers and company motto is going to say they don't support it.

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