[GH-ISSUE #3289] [GAME BUG]: The Last Guardian MacOS chrash #1013

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opened 2026-02-27 21:09:27 +03:00 by kerem · 2 comments

kerem commented

2026-02-27 21:09:27 +03:00

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Originally created by @Ibxx0403 on GitHub (Jul 22, 2025).
Original GitHub issue: https://github.com/shadps4-emu/shadPS4/issues/3289

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I have searched for a similar issue in this repository and did not find one.
I am using an official build obtained from releases or updated one of those builds using its in-app updater.
I have re-dumped the game and performed a clean install without mods and the issue is still present.
I have disabled all patches and cheats and the issue is still present.
I have all the required system modules installed.

Describe the Bug

On MacOS the last guardian crashes right after intro screen where the symbols appear and controller needs to be spammed to make them disappear. The crash also happens if i just skip the cut scene. I can see that this issue is not happening on Windows as i have seen videos of the intro area "working".

I am using a Macbook M1 Pro using MacOS 26 beta.

Reproduction Steps

simply start the game, new game. either skip or watch the intro. Then the game crashes.

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MacOS Version 26.0 Beta (25A5306g)

CPU

M1 Pro

GPU

M1 Pro

Amount of RAM in GB

Amount of VRAM in GB

shared

Log File

I have changed config to enable readback to get more detailed error logs

shad_log.txt

Originally created by @Ibxx0403 on GitHub (Jul 22, 2025). Original GitHub issue: https://github.com/shadps4-emu/shadPS4/issues/3289 ### Checklist (we expect you to perform these steps before opening the issue) - [x] I have searched for a similar issue in this repository and did not find one. - [x] I am using an official build obtained from [releases](https://github.com/shadps4-emu/shadPS4/releases) or updated one of those builds using its in-app updater. - [x] I have re-dumped the game and performed a clean install without mods and the issue is still present. - [x] I have disabled all patches and cheats and the issue is still present. - [x] I have all the required [system modules](https://github.com/shadps4-emu/shadPS4/wiki/I.-Quick-start-%5BUsers%5D#4-adding-modules) installed. ### Describe the Bug On MacOS the last guardian crashes right after intro screen where the symbols appear and controller needs to be spammed to make them disappear. The crash also happens if i just skip the cut scene. I can see that this issue is not happening on Windows as i have seen videos of the intro area "working". I am using a Macbook M1 Pro using MacOS 26 beta. ### Reproduction Steps simply start the game, new game. either skip or watch the intro. Then the game crashes. ### Specify OS Version MacOS Version 26.0 Beta (25A5306g) ### CPU M1 Pro ### GPU M1 Pro ### Amount of RAM in GB 16 ### Amount of VRAM in GB shared ### Log File I have changed config to enable readback to get more detailed error logs [shad_log.txt](https://github.com/user-attachments/files/21367222/shad_log.txt)

kerem commented

2026-02-27 21:09:28 +03:00

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@squidbus commented on GitHub (Jul 22, 2025):

As I recall this is another instance of Rosetta error, nothing to do but hope Apple fixes the Rosetta bug.

@squidbus commented on GitHub (Jul 22, 2025): As I recall this is another instance of Rosetta error, nothing to do but hope Apple fixes the Rosetta bug.

kerem commented

2026-02-27 21:09:28 +03:00

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@Ibxx0403 commented on GitHub (Jul 22, 2025):

They most likely wont, i recall that they will begin to face it out in the near future and potentially remove it from access and only have some retro games work with Rosetta. So it will definitely be more future proof to make the emulator work with arm in the future especially since there is a push by Microsoft and NVIDIA for arm.

@Ibxx0403 commented on GitHub (Jul 22, 2025): They most likely wont, i recall that they will begin to face it out in the near future and potentially remove it from access and only have some retro games work with Rosetta. So it will definitely be more future proof to make the emulator work with arm in the future especially since there is a push by Microsoft and NVIDIA for arm.