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{{Infobox game/row/engine|LWJGL}} | {{Infobox game/row/engine|LWJGL}} | ||
|release dates= | |release dates= | ||
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{{Infobox game/row/date|macOS|November 18, 2011}} | {{Infobox game/row/date|macOS|November 18, 2011}} | ||
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{{Infobox game/row/date|iOS|August 16, 2011}} | {{Infobox game/row/date|iOS|August 16, 2011}} | ||
{{Infobox game/row/date|iPadOS|August 16, 2011}} | {{Infobox game/row/date|iPadOS|August 16, 2011}} | ||
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{{Compatibility/macOS | {{Compatibility/macOS | ||
|native = perfect | |native = perfect | ||
| − | |native notes = | + | |native notes = 1.19 and later are native with an ARM64 JDK/JRE. For 1.6.4 - 1.18.2, see [[#Native]]. Anything below 1.6.4 has severe issues due to not translating properly. |
|rosetta 2 = perfect | |rosetta 2 = perfect | ||
| − | |rosetta 2 notes = Java version runs well via Rosetta 2. <ref>{{Refdevice|user=Mhhosseini1384|date= | + | |rosetta 2 notes = Java version runs well via Rosetta 2.<ref>{{Refdevice|user=Mhhosseini1384|date=2021-11-13|device=Macbook Air M1 8 Core GPU 8 GB RAM|os=macOS 12.0.1|method=Normal / Optifine / Using Sildur's Vibrant Shaders v1.29 High-MB|version=1.17.1|store=|resolution=2880x1800 / 2880x1800 / 1280x800|settings=Highest 12 chunks / 12 chunks / 8 chunks|framerate=45-60 FPS / 100-180 FPS / 30-60 FPS|controller=|url=|title=|comment=}}</ref> |
|ios-ipados app = perfect | |ios-ipados app = perfect | ||
|ios-ipados app notes = Mobile (Bedrock) can be sideloaded. | |ios-ipados app notes = Mobile (Bedrock) can be sideloaded. | ||
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|wine notes = | |wine notes = | ||
|parallels = perfect | |parallels = perfect | ||
| − | |parallels notes = Bedrock version playable | + | |parallels notes = Bedrock version playable. Xbox app is needed for logging in. |
|windows 10 arm = na | |windows 10 arm = na | ||
|windows 10 arm notes = | |windows 10 arm notes = | ||
| − | |linux arm = | + | |linux arm = Perfect |
| − | |linux arm notes = | + | |linux arm notes = Linux launcher for Minecraft Bedrock runs smoothly. Runs well using Prism Launcher for Minecraft Java.<ref>{{Refdevice|user=Wixonic|date=2024-1-15|device=Mac mini M2 8GB|os=Asahi Linux|method=Prism Launcher|version=1.20.1|resolution=1920x1080|settings=16 chunks, everything else default|framerate= ≈90 FPS|comment=Performance is better using macOS.}}</ref>. |
}} | }} | ||
==Availability== | ==Availability== | ||
{{Availability| | {{Availability| | ||
| − | {{Availability/row| official | https://minecraft.net/store | account | | + | {{Availability/row| official | https://minecraft.net/store | account | Java and Bedrock editions are included. | | macOS}} |
{{Availability/row| App Store | id479516143 | App Store | Mobile versions connect to Bedrock servers. | | iOS, iPadOS }} | {{Availability/row| App Store | id479516143 | App Store | Mobile versions connect to Bedrock servers. | | iOS, iPadOS }} | ||
}} | }} | ||
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==Native== | ==Native== | ||
| − | + | Using [https://prismlauncher.org Prism Launcher], you can play any version of Minecraft natively. | |
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| + | Assuming [https://brew.sh Homebrew] is installed on your Mac, you can install Prism Launcher: | ||
| + | <pre> | ||
| + | brew upgrade && brew install prismlauncher && brew cleanup | ||
| + | </pre> | ||
{{References}} | {{References}} | ||
Latest revision as of 21:44, 26 September 2025
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| Developers | |
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| Mojang | |
| Engines | |
| LWJGL | |
| Release dates | |
| macOS | November 18, 2011 |
| iOS | August 16, 2011 |
| iPadOS | August 16, 2011 |
| Reception | |
| Metacritic | 93 |
| IGDB | 84 |
| Resources | |
| PCGamingWiki | |
| Codeweavers | |
| WineHQ | |
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macOS Compatibility
| Method | Rating | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Native | 1.19 and later are native with an ARM64 JDK/JRE. For 1.6.4 - 1.18.2, see #Native. Anything below 1.6.4 has severe issues due to not translating properly. | |
| Rosetta 2 | Java version runs well via Rosetta 2.[1] | |
| iOS/iPadOS App | Mobile (Bedrock) can be sideloaded. | |
| Compatibility layer | ||
| CrossOver | Minecraft Bedrock is a Windows Store App, so it can't run through Crossover. | |
| Wine | ||
| Virtualization | ||
| Parallels | Bedrock version playable. Xbox app is needed for logging in. | |
| Multi-booting | ||
| Linux ARM | Linux launcher for Minecraft Bedrock runs smoothly. Runs well using Prism Launcher for Minecraft Java.[2]. |
Availability
| Source | DRM | Notes | Keys | OS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Official website | |
Java and Bedrock editions are included. | |
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| App Store | Mobile versions connect to Bedrock servers. | |
- See PCGamingWiki for Windows and/or Linux availability.
Gameplay videos
Native
Using Prism Launcher, you can play any version of Minecraft natively.
Assuming Homebrew is installed on your Mac, you can install Prism Launcher:
brew upgrade && brew install prismlauncher && brew cleanup
References
- ↑ Verified by User:Mhhosseini1384 on 2021-11-13
- Device: Macbook Air M1 8 Core GPU 8 GB RAM
- OS: macOS 12.0.1
- Method: Normal / Optifine / Using Sildur's Vibrant Shaders v1.29 High-MB
- Game version: 1.17.1
- Resolution: 2880x1800 / 2880x1800 / 1280x800
- Settings: Highest 12 chunks / 12 chunks / 8 chunks
- Framerate: 45-60 FPS / 100-180 FPS / 30-60 FPS
- ↑ Verified by User:Wixonic on 2024-1-15
- Device: Mac mini M2 8GB
- OS: Asahi Linux
- Method: Prism Launcher
- Game version: 1.20.1
- Resolution: 1920x1080
- Settings: 16 chunks, everything else default
- Framerate: ≈90 FPS
- Comment: Performance is better using macOS.