[1.1.100] factorio can't be opened because Apple cannot check it for malicious software...

[nightdipper]

Downloaded this morning from the "download full game for Mac" button at https://factorio.com/download.

Apple M1 Max, running Ventura 13.6.2

Any ideas?

[Loewchen]

Is the game installed on the same drive as the os?

[nightdipper]

I'm a relatively 'low tech' Mac user - I assume the answer is yes, because I believe that is the default.

Mechanically, installation looked like:

- downloaded it (to default mac "downloads" folder)
- opened the .dmg
- in the default mac window that pops up, "clicked and dragged" it over to the Applications folder

(aka the normal, default process for installing a .dmg on macbook, which has worked successfully on this computer many, many times)

[nightdipper]

superficially at least, seems like the same issue as this one from earlier in 2023:

viewtopic.php?f=49&t=105371

[nightdipper]

The full text of the error is:

"factorio" can't be opened because Apple cannot check it for malicious software.

This software needs to be updated. Contact the developer for more information.

[Sanqui]

Sorry, it looks like 1.1.100 skipped the notarization step (except for the Steam version). We're working on correcting this.

[Sanqui]

Apple reports that factorio_alpha_1.1.100.dmg should now be notarized, not sure if that means the error screen will go away immediately, but it should be fixed soon. Please report back, thank you!

[nightdipper]

That worked, thanks!