# OpenBSD Gets Wine 64-bit Port

> OpenBSD gains 64-bit Wine port for Windows software compatibility.
- Title: OpenBSD Gets Wine 64-bit Port · Marc | Shortify
- Summary: OpenBSD gains 64-bit Wine port for Windows software compatibility. OpenBSD now supports 64-bit Windows applications via Wine, enabling many modern games and…
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- Source: Marc — https://marc.info/?l=openbsd-ports&m=179236125692175
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- Topics: openbsd, wine, 64-bit, windows, software, emulators, port, compatibility, technology, startups
## New Wine Port for OpenBSD
OpenBSD receives a new 64-bit Wine port after collective effort to solve %gs/gsbase issues.

> can't set gsbase, so we are emulating %gs prefix on commands
## 64-bit Windows Software Support
The port successfully runs dozens of 64-bit Windows applications including The Witcher 3.

> remaster of the witcher 3 which released just last month runs
## 32-bit Software Limitation
WoW64 does not work, so 32-bit Windows software remains unsupported.

> ms-dos executable pe for ms windows (gui) intel 80386 32-bit
## Testing and Safety Notes
Users should test with Notepad++ and consider separate non-privileged accounts for security.

> note that this is run-at-your-own-risk software
## Key takeaway

OpenBSD now supports 64-bit Windows applications via Wine, enabling many modern games and software.