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warningLauncher ErrorsAffects: All versions on macOS ARM

How to Fix Minecraft on Apple Silicon (M1/M2/M3/M4)

Fix Apple Silicon issues by installing ARM-native Java 21 and configuring your launcher to use it.

Quick Fix

Install ARM-native Java 21 from Adoptium (select macOS aarch64). Use the official launcher which includes ARM Java.

Error Message

Crash on Apple Silicon / LWJGL ARM error

How to Fix

1

Install Java 21 for macOS aarch64 from Adoptium

2

Use the official Minecraft launcher (includes ARM Java)

3

For third-party launchers, manually set the ARM Java path

4

Some mods with native code may not support ARM yet

Common Causes

  • Using x86 Java instead of ARM Java
  • LWJGL natives not compatible with ARM
  • Mod not compiled for ARM architecture

Diagnostic Steps

  1. Download Java 21 aarch64 from adoptium.net
  2. Install and set the Java path in your launcher
  3. Launch the game

FAQ

Does Minecraft run well on Apple Silicon?

Yes, natively. With ARM Java and the right setup, Apple Silicon Macs run Minecraft very well.

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