Installing HotA on macOS

The most convenient way to install HotA on macOS involves Heroic Games Launcher program. It allows you to install HotA using both GOG and the standard installer (you can choose the method that is more convenient for you).

Heroic Games Launcher

1. Download and install the Heroic Games Launcher from the official website:
   https://heroicgameslauncher.com

2. Launch the Heroic Games Launcher.

3. Go to Wine Manager → WINE-CROSSOVER and install the Wine-CrossOver-Latest version (this is required for OpenGL mode and utilizing all CPU cores).

Installing the GOG version

1. Click Login in → GOG LOGIN → log in to your GOG account.

2. Click Library.

3. Find and select Heroes of Might and Magic III: Horn of the Abyss.

4. Before installing, select Show Wine Settings → choose Wine Crossover in the Wine Version section.

5. Click INSTALL.

6. Launch the game.

Installing the standard version

1. In the Library section, click ADD GAME.

   • Specify the name (e.g., HotA).

   • Click Show Wine Settings.

   • In the Wine Version section, select Wine CrossOver.

   • Click RUN INSTALLER FIRST.

   • Select the path to the original game’s installer file (.exe).

   • Complete the original game installation using the setup wizard that appears.

2. After installing the original game:

   • Click RUN INSTALLER FIRST again.

   • Select the path to the HotA installer file (.exe).

   • Install HotA into the same folder where the original game is installed.

3. After installing HotA:

   • Click Select Executable and specify the path to h3hota HD.exe inside the game’s installation folder.

   • Click FINISH.

4. Launch the game.

Additional Notes

Using the ADD GAME button, you can create shortcuts to launch editors (e.g., the map editor).
To do this, in the Select Executable item, specify the path to the corresponding editor’s .exe file.