[GH-ISSUE #1206] [Bug]: Genshin crashes post 4.2 update #687

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opened 2026-03-03 19:00:05 +03:00 by kerem · 8 comments
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Originally created by @CrashingBootcamp on GitHub (Nov 9, 2023).
Original GitHub issue: https://github.com/PlayCover/PlayCover/issues/1206

Describe the bug

Have been using Playcover to run Genshin Impact for a while, but as of this week's 4.2 update it crashes on start. Noticed someone posted about a similar issue with screenshot on Reddit (link below, though I didn't see this error screen, just crashed on my end). Running M1 Mac on Sonoma (14.1). https://www.reddit.com/r/PlayCover/comments/17qhfs8/cant_start_genshin_impact/

Steps to reproduce

Tried to launch genshin as per usual.

Expected behaviour

normally it would launch.

Crash log

Didn't see one myself, but someone else posted one here: https://www.reddit.com/r/PlayCover/comments/17qhfs8/cant_start_genshin_impact/

What version of PlayCover are you using?

Nightly/beta

What version of macOS are you using?

macOS beta (please state the specific version)

Issue Language

  • Yes my issue is written in English
Originally created by @CrashingBootcamp on GitHub (Nov 9, 2023). Original GitHub issue: https://github.com/PlayCover/PlayCover/issues/1206 ### Describe the bug Have been using Playcover to run Genshin Impact for a while, but as of this week's 4.2 update it crashes on start. Noticed someone posted about a similar issue with screenshot on Reddit (link below, though I didn't see this error screen, just crashed on my end). Running M1 Mac on Sonoma (14.1). https://www.reddit.com/r/PlayCover/comments/17qhfs8/cant_start_genshin_impact/ ### Steps to reproduce Tried to launch genshin as per usual. ### Expected behaviour normally it would launch. ### Crash log ```shell Didn't see one myself, but someone else posted one here: https://www.reddit.com/r/PlayCover/comments/17qhfs8/cant_start_genshin_impact/ ``` ### What version of PlayCover are you using? Nightly/beta ### What version of macOS are you using? macOS beta (please state the specific version) ### Issue Language - [X] Yes my issue is written in English
kerem 2026-03-03 19:00:05 +03:00
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@ZihouWong commented on GitHub (Nov 10, 2023):

I got this crash report, I think this is the same problem.

log.txt

<!-- gh-comment-id:1805658080 --> @ZihouWong commented on GitHub (Nov 10, 2023): I got this crash report, I think this is the same problem. [log.txt](https://github.com/PlayCover/PlayCover/files/13319268/log.txt)
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@MEMORIEmusic commented on GitHub (Nov 10, 2023):

Right click Genshin -> settings -> misc -> cha ge application type to public.app-category.games(latest nightly build required)

<!-- gh-comment-id:1805732312 --> @MEMORIEmusic commented on GitHub (Nov 10, 2023): Right click Genshin -> settings -> misc -> cha ge application type to `public.app-category.games`(latest nightly build required)
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@CrashingBootcamp commented on GitHub (Nov 10, 2023):

Thank for the quick reply. Only issue is, I don't see that option in settings, attaching screenshots of what my settings window looks like. Appreciate your taking the time to help.

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<!-- gh-comment-id:1806097734 --> @CrashingBootcamp commented on GitHub (Nov 10, 2023): Thank for the quick reply. Only issue is, I don't see that option in settings, attaching screenshots of what my settings window looks like. Appreciate your taking the time to help. ![Screenshot 2023-11-10 at 9 04 13 AM](https://github.com/PlayCover/PlayCover/assets/95519446/3ec8a80e-7e21-428a-8be3-de12c74cb3c7) ![Screenshot 2023-11-10 at 9 04 42 AM](https://github.com/PlayCover/PlayCover/assets/95519446/3cadde7d-95a4-4e2c-86b6-c92b3f3e147c) ![Screenshot 2023-11-10 at 9 04 46 AM](https://github.com/PlayCover/PlayCover/assets/95519446/ffff3880-1588-450f-aca9-8893b7daa4dd) ![Screenshot 2023-11-10 at 9 04 52 AM](https://github.com/PlayCover/PlayCover/assets/95519446/f9ae877e-60e7-4fe1-b933-1f4340f5bbeb) ![Screenshot 2023-11-10 at 9 04 59 AM](https://github.com/PlayCover/PlayCover/assets/95519446/785ea453-c34b-483e-aad5-89d5900a791a)
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@WZ0616 commented on GitHub (Nov 10, 2023):

I have the same problem, I am the same version (14.1) and I can't open it either

<!-- gh-comment-id:1806327391 --> @WZ0616 commented on GitHub (Nov 10, 2023): I have the same problem, I am the same version (14.1) and I can't open it either
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@nihal2k commented on GitHub (Nov 10, 2023):

ME too I just updated mac os sonoma 14.1.1 latest version.Now I cant open it crashes ss below
Screenshot 2023-11-11 at 2 30 04 AM

<!-- gh-comment-id:1806393046 --> @nihal2k commented on GitHub (Nov 10, 2023): ME too I just updated mac os sonoma 14.1.1 latest version.Now I cant open it crashes ss below <img width="1440" alt="Screenshot 2023-11-11 at 2 30 04 AM" src="https://github.com/PlayCover/PlayCover/assets/76786577/346c21f9-baaa-4d4a-9c89-67bbf4dffbeb">
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@nihal2k commented on GitHub (Nov 10, 2023):

Right click Genshin -> settings -> misc -> cha ge application type to public.app-category.games(latest nightly build required)
cha ge application type please explain

<!-- gh-comment-id:1806400828 --> @nihal2k commented on GitHub (Nov 10, 2023): > Right click Genshin -> settings -> misc -> cha ge application type to `public.app-category.games`(latest nightly build required) cha ge application type please explain
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@nihal2k commented on GitHub (Nov 10, 2023):

holly shit worked thanks @AkshayanSingla
Screenshot 2023-11-11 at 2 39 39 AM

<!-- gh-comment-id:1806403311 --> @nihal2k commented on GitHub (Nov 10, 2023): holly shit worked thanks @AkshayanSingla <img width="1440" alt="Screenshot 2023-11-11 at 2 39 39 AM" src="https://github.com/PlayCover/PlayCover/assets/76786577/e4d4bcd5-932b-4d1e-aca4-bfb01eac2c35">
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@TheMoonThatRises commented on GitHub (Nov 10, 2023):

Duplicate of #1108.

<!-- gh-comment-id:1806404000 --> @TheMoonThatRises commented on GitHub (Nov 10, 2023): Duplicate of #1108.
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