Generals Online

Play C&C Generals Zero Hour on Mac

macOS Gatekeeper will block this app because it is a free community port without a paid Apple Developer certificate. You need to remove the quarantine flag using Terminal before playing.
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Download the Launcher

Download the latest version of Generals Online for macOS. Unzip the archive after downloading.

Download Generals Online

Open Terminal

Open the Terminal application from Launchpad or Spotlight Search.

Type the command

Copy the following command. Paste it into the Terminal (it has a necessary space at the end), but do not press Enter yet:

sudo xattr -cr

Drag and Drop

Drag the unzipped Generals Online.app into the Terminal window. Its file path will be inserted automatically. Then press Enter.

Enter your Mac Password

The Terminal will ask for your Mac administrator password (the PIN or password you use to unlock your computer).

⚠️ Wait! Your typing will be invisible!

When you type your password, no characters or asterisks (*) will appear on the screen. This is a normal macOS security feature. Just type your password blindly and press Enter.

Open the Launcher

You can now double-click the app to open the Launcher! Choose how you want to get the Windows game data — download it from Steam or point the launcher at a copy you already have.

      Important:

        Install a Mod (optional)

        Mods live in the MODS section of the left column in the launcher. The section shows up only after Zero Hour has been patched, because every mod runs on top of it.

        Mod Download On disk
        Loading the mod list…
          Keep in mind:
            Where the game keeps your files:
            Zero Hour user data ~/Command and Conquer Generals Zero Hour Data/
            Classic Generals user data ~/Command and Conquer Generals Data/
            custom maps ~/Command and Conquer Generals Zero Hour Data/Maps/
            replays ~/Command and Conquer Generals Zero Hour Data/Replays/
            installed mods <game folder>/Mods/
            Online play works between macOS and macOS

            Cross-play with the Windows build is not available yet. Find opponents in the community chats:

            Telegram Discord
            Frequently asked questions
            In short: what do I need to play?
            Which way is safer — Steam or my own copy?
            I downloaded your archive — is the game inside it?
            Where do I get the game files?
            Do I have to buy the game on Steam?
            The Steam page says "Windows only" — is buying it pointless on a Mac?
            I have no Windows PC. How do I get the files onto my Mac?
            Which folder do I select with LOCATE?
            My copy is ancient — a disc install from 2005. Will it work?
            Can you just send me the game files?
            Can I play against Windows players?