[GH-ISSUE #1975] [Bug]: Games crashing upon launch (macOS 26) #1308

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opened 2026-03-03 19:05:41 +03:00 by kerem · 1 comment

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2026-03-03 19:05:41 +03:00

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Originally created by @sensational-greninja on GitHub (Sep 20, 2025).
Original GitHub issue: https://github.com/PlayCover/PlayCover/issues/1975

Describe the bug

Trying to launch games installed in playcover, but they crash instantly. Trying to reinstall an app and rerun it doesn't seem to work either.

HonkaiStarRailCrash.txt

Steps to reproduce

Just trying to open any app it seems. On the first public release of macOS 26, using M4 Pro Macbook Pro.

Expected behaviour

For the app to open properly. Tested with Honkai Star Rail and PVZ2. They both crash immediately upon startup. PVZ2 seemed to start working after a few attempts, but Honkai Star Rail still crashes. Edit: Honkai Star Rail is on version 3.5

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What version of PlayCover are you using?

3.1.0

What version of macOS are you using?

Other (please specify)

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Yes my issue is written in English

Originally created by @sensational-greninja on GitHub (Sep 20, 2025). Original GitHub issue: https://github.com/PlayCover/PlayCover/issues/1975 ### Describe the bug Trying to launch games installed in playcover, but they crash instantly. Trying to reinstall an app and rerun it doesn't seem to work either. [HonkaiStarRailCrash.txt](https://github.com/user-attachments/files/22438950/HonkaiStarRailCrash.txt) ### Steps to reproduce Just trying to open any app it seems. On the first public release of macOS 26, using M4 Pro Macbook Pro. ### Expected behaviour For the app to open properly. Tested with Honkai Star Rail and PVZ2. They both crash immediately upon startup. PVZ2 seemed to start working after a few attempts, but Honkai Star Rail still crashes. Edit: Honkai Star Rail is on version 3.5 ### Crash log ```shell ``` ### What version of PlayCover are you using? 3.1.0 ### What version of macOS are you using? Other (please specify) ### Issue Language - [x] Yes my issue is written in English

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2026-03-03 19:05:41 +03:00

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@sensational-greninja commented on GitHub (Sep 23, 2025):

Nvm, I found this post https://github.com/PlayCover/PlayCover/issues/1905 that helped me find a workaround to solve my problem.

@sensational-greninja commented on GitHub (Sep 23, 2025): Nvm, I found this post https://github.com/PlayCover/PlayCover/issues/1905 that helped me find a workaround to solve my problem.