M2 Development Launcher Addresses Mac Black Screen Issue
M2 Development Launcher Addresses Mac Black Screen Issue
🖥️ Mac Launch Mystery
M2 Development has identified and is addressing a launcher issue affecting Mac users.
The Problem:
- Mac users experience a black screen for 1-2 minutes on first launch
- Caused by local shader compilation requirement
- This is a one-time occurrence that won't repeat after caching
User Actions:
- Wait 2 minutes even if screen remains black
- If issue persists, submit log file from:
~/Library/Containers/io.​msquared.​M2DevelopmentClient/Data/Library/Logs/M2Development.​log
Developer Response:
- Working on precompiling shaders to eliminate the issue
- Adding loading indicator to improve user experience during wait time
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