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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}} | ||
| − | {{Infobox game/row/date| | + | {{Infobox game/row/date|iOS|August 16, 2011}} |
| + | {{Infobox game/row/date|iPadOS|August 16, 2011}} | ||
|reception = | |reception = | ||
{{Infobox game/row/reception|Metacritic|minecraft|93}} | {{Infobox game/row/reception|Metacritic|minecraft|93}} | ||
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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 | + | |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. | ||
| − | |crossover = | + | |crossover = unplayable |
| − | |crossover notes = | + | |crossover notes = Minecraft Bedrock is a Windows Store App, so it can't run through Crossover. |
|wine = unknown | |wine = unknown | ||
|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 | Java and Bedrock editions are included. | | macOS}} | ||
| + | {{Availability/row| App Store | id479516143 | App Store | Mobile versions connect to Bedrock servers. | | iOS, iPadOS }} | ||
| + | }} | ||
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| + | ==Gameplay videos== | ||
| + | {{#widget:YouTube|id=REezEYVmNx8}} | ||
| + | |||
| + | ==Native== | ||
| + | Using [https://prismlauncher.org Prism Launcher], you can play any version of Minecraft natively from 1.6.4 to 1.18.2. | ||
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| + | Assuming [https://brew.sh Homebrew] is installed on your Mac, you can install Prism Launcher and openJDK 17 for versions 1.17 and later: | ||
| + | <pre> | ||
| + | brew upgrade && brew install prismlauncher && brew install openjdk@17 && brew cleanup | ||
| + | </pre> | ||
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| + | For 1.6.4 - 1.16.5, download the Zulu 8 openJDK: https://www.azul.com/downloads/?version=java-8-lts&os=macos&architecture=arm-64-bit&package=jdk#zulu | ||
{{References}} | {{References}} | ||
Latest revision as of 09:34, 23 October 2024
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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 from 1.6.4 to 1.18.2.
Assuming Homebrew is installed on your Mac, you can install Prism Launcher and openJDK 17 for versions 1.17 and later:
brew upgrade && brew install prismlauncher && brew install openjdk@17 && brew cleanup
For 1.6.4 - 1.16.5, download the Zulu 8 openJDK: https://www.azul.com/downloads/?version=java-8-lts&os=macos&architecture=arm-64-bit&package=jdk#zulu
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.