Can I play World of Warcraft on Linux?

Posted on by Emilia Duggan

Can I play World of Warcraft on Linux?

Currently, WoW is run on Linux by use of Windows compatibility layers. Given that the World of Warcraft client is no longer officially developed to work in Linux, the installation of it on Linux is a somewhat more involved process than on Windows, which it is streamlined to install more easily on.

Do WoW addons work on Linux?

strongbox is an open source, advertisement free and privacy respecting addon manager for World of Warcraft. It runs on Linux and macOS. It supports addons hosted by Curseforge, wowinterface.com, Tukui, Github and Gitlab.

Can WoW run on Ubuntu?

Currently there is no program for Ubuntu so the method to use to enjoy our World Of Warcraft will be to download the Windows version and install it using Wine or PlayOnLinux.

Does WoW classic run on Linux?

World of Warcraft has never been released for Linux, but it has worked in Wine for years. In fact, it’s hard to think of any time when it hasn’t worked. There have even been rumors that Blizzard developers test it in Wine to make sure that it remains functional.

Can you run Blizzard games on Linux?

Our games are not intended to work on Linux, and currently, there are no plans to make it or the Battle.net Desktop Application compatible with Linux based Operating Systems.

How do I add WoW AddOns to Linux?

How to install WoW AddOns with an Addon Manager

  1. Download an Addon Manager.
  2. Using Overwolf to Install Addons.
  3. Using WowUp to Install Addons.
  4. Find your World of Warcraft folder.
  5. Download the AddOns you would like to use.
  6. Unzip downloaded AddOn folder (if required) and place in WoW Folder.

How do I install WoW AddOns on Ubuntu?

How to Install World of Warcraft AddOns in 3 Easy Steps!

  1. Step 1: Open WowMatrix. You’ll see a screen that looks similar to this:
  2. Step 2: Click the ‘Get More AddOns’ tab at the top.
  3. Step 3: Select a WoW AddOn that you’d like to install from the list, then click the ‘Install’ button:

How do I install WoW on Linux?

  1. How to install World of Warcraft on Linux with Lutris and Wine. Linux World of Warcraft.
  2. Overview. We will be using the open-source gaming platform Lutris to install and run World of Warcraft.
  3. Install Wine.
  4. Install Lutris.
  5. Install World of Warcraft.
  6. Add-ons.
  7. References.

Does Ffxiv work on Linux?

With the recent update of XIVLauncher steam accounts can now launch the game on Linux. You need to log in once on a windows machine (before installing the game) to link your steam account.

How do I get Blizzard on Linux?

Install Blizzard Battle.net App on Ubuntu 20.04

  1. $ sudo apt install wine64 winbind winetricks.
  2. $ winetricks.
  3. $ winecfg.
  4. $ wine64 ~/Downloads/Battle.net-Setup.exe.
  5. $ sudo apt install wine-development winbind winetricks.
  6. $ wine64 ~/Downloads/Battle.net-Setup.exe.