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 errorHow 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
- Download Java 21 aarch64 from adoptium.net
- Install and set the Java path in your launcher
- 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.