OSX Minecrafters have long had problems launching the game smoothly, but those days are numbered! Today, Dinnerbone announced a new test launcher for Mac users, and it's ready to try out! While still very much in the testing phase, it's a huge step towards bringing OSX Minecraft in line with the Windows launcher, making it easier for everyone.
As expected, there are many questions already:
Dinnerbone:
Do I need Java installed?
No.
I use Windows. What should I do?
Go be happy. You already have this! What, you're not using it already? Don't be silly, go grab the .msi from https://minecraft.net/download
I use Linux. What should I do?
We don't have a native launcher for you (at least, right now). But be happy anyway! *hugs* <3
Do I need Java 6 installed?
No.
I installed it and it says "stage". What does that mean?
It's just because it's a testing build. Don't mind that
You're getting super awesome early peek at stuff that isn't ready yet! And this way it won't clash with the launcher you currently have, not the one that we will fully release later.
Will this fix boats?
Not likely, sorry. Soooooon!
Do I need to have Java already?
No.
It's redownloading itself. Why is that?
We probably pushed out an update to test something new or fix a bug. When we do this, it needs to self-update. Don't worry about it! This will happen much less frequently after we're done testing. We also need to test that the self-updating works, so you should expect to see this happen a few times.
It's a bit slow.
This is a development build, with super speedy caching turned off. It'll be much, much faster when we release it.
Which version of Java do I need?
None. It will use its own version of Java 8, but you don't need to worry about that.
When you are ready to try out the launcher, just click the link below, and see how it feels! If you want to submit feedback, there is an active Reddit thread where suggestions/bug reports/concerns can go.
Get the launcher right here
i have mac and everything works fine... maybe its my computer. and wow thats a large dock thingy. and is sachervall Kelly Hueges???
I am not Kelly Hueges, no.
I tried downloading it and it wouldn't finish got down to the last second and stopped any ideas on how to fix it?
But do I need Java? I don't see anything about whether or not I need Java.
lol
Works perfectly fine... just like the other launcher
I have a mac and my launcher works perfectly fine. But I'm downloading the new launcher anyway
EDIT: downloaded it and tried it out. It seems to work exactly like my old launcher.
I'm still confused...
Do I need Java?
Yes, at least an 8 ounce cup of it.
thank you so much! i just poured it on my macbook and it works perfectly!
Yay! Now it's for Mac!!
What Java version do I need?
The one that's not compatible with your system.
umm what do i do after i download the thing. do i click on it or what. and how much should i do this. oh and how do i use my mods with this. and use optifine with it. and use gullivers with it. and what version of the coffe mod do i need
Just found out i need a new mac to use this. i have mac 6.8 not 7.0 or higher
I can't make it work, it says "Unable to update the Minecraft Native Launcher" D:
same
İt has a bug i think
Im on a mac and my game runs fine, even with high graphics it runs great. I won't be using this i guess.
Works the same, only noticeable differences are the following:
- On startup it doesn't say the classic text
- if you go to the top left and click Minecraft launcher. click about it will say version number
i have a mac and the launcher is exactly the same as the old one i guess its more internal stuff that will help in the future?