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
Immediate Solutions:
- 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
Planned Fixes:
- Precompiling shaders to include in future builds
- Adding loading indicator to prevent user confusion
The team is working on permanent solutions to eliminate this first-launch experience.
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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