M2 Development Launcher Black Screen Issue Identified for Mac Users
M2 Development Launcher Black Screen Issue Identified for Mac Users
⚫ Mac Launch Mystery Solved
M2 Development has identified the cause of black screen issues affecting Mac users on the new launcher's first launch.
The Issue:
- Mac systems need to compile shaders locally on initial launch
- Results in a black screen lasting up to 1-2 minutes
- 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
Planned Fixes:
- Precompiling shaders to include in future builds
- Adding a loading indicator to improve user experience
The team is actively working on these improvements to prevent the issue in upcoming releases.
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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