Here are my instructions on getting Victoria II (with the bug fix beta patch) working on MacOS:
- Tested on macOS Mojave
- Crossover version 8.5.0
- Install Steam in a new bottle. I used Windows 10 x64, but others will probably work.
- For the Steam installation, choose the generic "Steam" installer. There is no installer that is specific to Victoria II.
- With the Steam installer, you will get the additional dependencies:
a. Microsoft XML Parser 3.0
b. Core Fonts
If these don't install automatically for some reason, install them once the bottle is set up. - Once the bottle finishes setting up, install DirectX for Modern Games.
- Run Steam. Install Victoria II.
- In the properties for Victoria II (in Steam), select the Beta tab and install the 3.04 patch.
- Open up the file location of Victoria II and run the file V2Game.exe. Running from Steam should work, but this executable will skip the intro video and load the game up immediately.
- Enjoy!