M2 Development Launcher Addresses Mac Black Screen Issue

๐Ÿ–ฅ๏ธ Mac Launch Mystery

By Otherside
May 28, 2026, 4:17 PM
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M2 Development has identified and is addressing a Mac launcher issue causing black screens on first launch.​

The Problem:

  • Mac users experience a black screen for 1-2 minutes during initial launch
  • Caused by local shader compilation on first run
  • This is a one-time occurrence that won't repeat after caching

User Actions:

  • Wait 2 minutes even if the screen remains black
  • If unresolved, submit log files from: ~/Library/Containers/io.​msquared.​M2DevelopmentClient/Data/Library/Logs/M2Development.​log

Developer Response:

  • Working on precompiling shaders to eliminate the issue
  • Adding a loading indicator to improve user experience
  • Updates coming soon
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We're aware of some issues with the new launcher, and they pertain to Mac users. We've identified the cause: your Mac needs to compile shaders locally on the first launch, which can result in a black screen for up to a minute or two. This is a one-time thing. Once cached, you

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