Engine crashes with X code installed on Mac

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I installed Unreal Engine 4.25 on my MacBook for a project I am currently working on- a visualisation.
On launch, the engine popped up suggesting I installed XCODE as it will ensure the system runs faster. After install, I opened the engine and it seemed to run faster. I clicked on my project and the engine crashes. I have tried a blank project but the same error occurs- it says XCODE’s metal shader compiler was not found. After deleting XCODE, the engine ran as before with no issues.

Am I right in saying installing XCODE will allow rendering to take place faster or is the difference small?

I am running a 16" MacBook Pro on macOS Catalina 10.15.3

Thank you.

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Update the latest XCODE, after opening XCODE (the first time you open XCODE will install the program), you are trying to open ue4 4.25. However, I found another bug, ue4 4.25 for Mac version, skylight movable lighting, does not play any role of gi.

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Thanks for your reply- much appreciated.

I have followed your steps and the issue is now resolved- I don’t seem to be having the error where the sun light does not cause GI though? Not sure if it an issue specific to you?

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i have the same problem when opening up unreal engine. The application always crushed even if i have xcode in my imac. can anyone give the solution? thank you in advance

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i have the same problem. it always crashed even i have xcode in my imac

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The thing you have to do is open Xcode and wait till the components installed