BetterTester: We Code, You Test — No animals harmed during testing.

So… You want to be a BetterTester…

Welcome to our new cruelty-free BetterTester program! By being a BetterTester you will have early access to the latest updates of CrossOver, have the ability to maintain and create CrossTies, and be an integral part of making the next release of CrossOver better than ever. We will no longer be removing BetterTesters who do not earn sufficient XP every 6 months; instead, we will be removing people with lapsed licenses who have not reached BetterTester level 6 or higher. So sign up today and help make CrossOver better for everyone. Oh, and did we mention you will be handsomely rewarded?

As a member of our BetterTester program you will have access to the following sections of the website.

• BetterTester Only Forums
• Beta Release Builds
• Beta Center

As a CodeWeavers BetterTester, you’ll receive full access to:

• Download pre-release versions of CrossOver for macOS and Linux
• Submit beta reports about the performance of your favorite games and applications
• Post to the forum to discuss the upcoming release with other BetterTesters
• At level 6 or higher, you can unlock CrossOver and remain in the BetterTester program without a paid license.

In exchange for the latest and greatest from CodeWeavers, we ask that you provide feedback about your experience with the CrossOver beta version, update and maintain and create CrossTies and get the warm fuzzy feeling of contributing to Wine.

Great! I’m a BetterTester. What do I get?

• A chance to directly influence our work. The BetterTester forums are monitored carefully by many CodeWeavers staff, including developers and managers alike.
• The ability to earn experience points and achieve ranks and earn SwagBukaroos to get free exclusive CodeWeavers swag.
• Your rank icon will be displayed on your profile and forum posts.

Okay, what do I have to do?

We request that all BetterTesters to at least one the following:

• Test your favorite applications against each production release of CrossOver and enter a ranking on the application page. You can download the latest production releases from the BetterTesters Downloads area. You can rank your applications by clicking on My Favorites within the compatibility center, choosing the application to rank, and then selecting the 'Rank' link which should be in the lower right hand corner of the application screen.
• Submit at least 1 beta report during each product release cycle. You can access the beta center by visiting the Beta Center. You should receive an email notification whenever a new beta is available.
• Monitor the BetterTester forums. You can also subscribe to receive new posts via email.
• To skip to the list of tasks click here

Bonus points for BetterTesters who also:

• Monitor and actively participate in your application forum. You can view the forum for your applications by clicking on My Favorites within the compatibility center, choosing the application to view, and then clicking on the 'Forums' tab in the upper right hand corner.
• Update the application details and description to help other users out. You can edit your application by clicking on My Favorites within the compatibility center, choosing the application to edit, and then clicking on the 'Edit' link in the lower right hand corner.
• For our multilingual BetterTesters we would love it if you would offer to help us translate CrossOver into other languages.

How does the Experience Point (XP) system work?

When you perform certain tasks (forum posts, beta reports, etc.) on the website you will earn XP. The more XP you earn, the higher rank you can unlock.

You should also be aware that our team of Ninjas are watching. They reserve the right to award and remove XP. If you are exceptional, you could be awarded bonus XP. If you do something to upset the balance of C4, you could find yourself with a Ninja Curse, and lose a rank.

For every 1,000 XP points you earn you level up. Every 10 levels unlocks a new icon. Your level will be depicted by a number on your rank icon.

Reward System: What are SwagBukaroos and how do I earn free Swag?

For every 1,000 XP points you earn, you will receive 10 SwagBukaroos. You can use your SwagBukaroos at our BetterTester boutique to buy CodeWeavers exclusive items.