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CrossOver 26 Released with Wine 11.0 and NTSync for Windows App Performance

CodeWeavers today released CrossOver 26, its paid compatibility layer for running Windows applications and games on Linux and macOS. The new version incorporates Wine 11.0, which was released in January 2026 and includes over 6,000 changes and fixes. Key enhancements in CrossOver 26 include support for NTSync, which aims to improve performance for Windows games and applications. The Wayland driver has also received improvements, adding drag and drop functionality. Additionally, CrossOver 26 features updated graphics and compatibility layers to enhance overall application support.

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