Minecraft Launcher
Minecraft Launcher is the official game launcher for Minecraft: Java Edition, the popular sandbox construction and survival game developed by Mojang Studios (now owned by Microsoft). The launcher handles game updates, user authentication, profile management, and launching different versions of Minecraft. It's used by millions of players worldwide to access the Java version of Minecraft, which offers the most modding capabilities and features compared to other editions. The launcher also manages game settings, allows switching between different Minecraft versions, and provides access to snapshots and beta releases.
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1 suggestionThe official Minecraft Launcher (version 2.5.2) still requires Rosetta 2 to run on Apple Silicon Macs, as Mojang has not yet released a native ARM version. However, there's a built-in workaround: once you have the launcher installed, go to Settings > General and enable 'Use Arm64 Java Runtime for Minecraft: Java Edition.' This allows the game itself to run natively on Apple Silicon while the launcher runs through Rosetta. For a fully native experience, consider using Prism Launcher, an open-source alternative that runs completely natively on Apple Silicon and offers additional features like better mod management and multiple instance support.
Native version · Reported by in the community.
This app may have been updated to a native build — device(s) no longer report it as Intel-only, but no explicit confirmation has been received.
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