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by smallhippo
Tue Oct 22, 2024 7:42 pm
Forum: Technical Help
Topic: [FIXED] Cannot launch factorio on mac
Replies: 12
Views: 791

Re: Cannot launch factorio on mac


Is Factorio able to create a longer log file this time around? Please attach it to this thread.

Is steam running in the background while Factorio is trying to launch? If yes can you please try to quit steam and ensure its process is not in activity monitor anymore before launching factorio.

It ...
by smallhippo
Tue Oct 22, 2024 6:44 pm
Forum: Technical Help
Topic: [FIXED] Cannot launch factorio on mac
Replies: 12
Views: 791

Re: Cannot launch factorio on mac


Can you try changing the user data directory to a new and empty folder like its described here: https://wiki.factorio.com/Application_directory


I just emptied the default user directory then launched the game. It created a log and the saves folder then the same outcome. But after it stops ...
by smallhippo
Tue Oct 22, 2024 8:00 am
Forum: Technical Help
Topic: [FIXED] Cannot launch factorio on mac
Replies: 12
Views: 791

Re: Cannot launch factorio on mac


Oh that's unfortunate. Are you able to run factorio if you download it from our website? You can use your steam account to log in and get access. https://factorio.com/download


Still no luck. It bounces on the dock, stops, then quits.
0.000 2024-10-22 03:49:17; Factorio 2.0.8 (build 79416, mac ...
by smallhippo
Tue Oct 22, 2024 7:09 am
Forum: Technical Help
Topic: [FIXED] Cannot launch factorio on mac
Replies: 12
Views: 791

Re: Cannot launch factorio on mac


Hey great to have you back! Looks like you have a few mods installed that are not yet compatible with 2.0, please clear out your mods folder and then Factorio should launch: https://wiki.factorio.com/Application_directory

I removed the mods from the folder and tried to launch again, but it ...
by smallhippo
Tue Oct 22, 2024 5:42 am
Forum: Technical Help
Topic: [FIXED] Cannot launch factorio on mac
Replies: 12
Views: 791

[FIXED] Cannot launch factorio on mac

I uninstalled Factorio a few years ago and decided to reinstall it today. However, when I try to launch the game, the app bounces in the dock but doesn’t actually open. It continues bouncing until it eventually stops, then quits on its own.

I’ve already tried uninstalling and reinstalling the game ...

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