# Unreal engine won't start on Mac **URL:** \ **Category:** Getting Started & Setup\ **Tags:** run, start, unreal-engine, setup, Installation, UE4, question\ **Created:** [May 26, 2020, 6:56pm UTC](https://forums.unrealengine.com/t/unreal-engine-wont-start-on-mac/465851 "2020-05-26T18:56:23Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 11\ **Page:** 1
**Author:** ![rep308](https://d3kjluh73b9h9o.cloudfront.net/original/4X/2/8/5/28502927f1d97ba1051b3b47ccfe17233bf41ef0.png) [@rep308](https://forums.unrealengine.com/u/rep308)\ **Post date:** [May 26, 2020, 6:56pm UTC](https://forums.unrealengine.com/t/unreal-engine-wont-start-on-mac/465851/1 "2020-05-26T18:56:23Z")
Hi Everyone, I’ve installed Unreal Engine on my mac using the Epic Launcher, that all went fine. After it was installed I sent to run it and nothing happened, it was as if I never even clicked “Run” in the first place. Is there something I missed? Any help would be most appreciated. Many thanks Rep:308 ---
**Author:** ![ClockworkOcean](https://d1ap1mz92jnks1.cloudfront.net/user_avatar/forums.unrealengine.com/clockworkocean/32/1169999_2.png) [@ClockworkOcean](https://forums.unrealengine.com/u/ClockworkOcean)\ **Post date:** [May 27, 2020, 2:34pm UTC](https://forums.unrealengine.com/t/unreal-engine-wont-start-on-mac/465851/2 "2020-05-27T14:34:37Z")
Just checking, how did you try and run it? ---
**Author:** ![rep308](https://d3kjluh73b9h9o.cloudfront.net/original/4X/2/8/5/28502927f1d97ba1051b3b47ccfe17233bf41ef0.png) [@rep308](https://forums.unrealengine.com/u/rep308)\ **Post date:** [May 27, 2020, 3:16pm UTC](https://forums.unrealengine.com/t/unreal-engine-wont-start-on-mac/465851/3 "2020-05-27T15:16:14Z")
Hi Clockwork Ocean, I was trying to run it from the Epic Launcher, I couldn’t seem to find the icon for the application on the computer anywhere, even though it says it’s installed. ---
**Author:** ![ClockworkOcean](https://d1ap1mz92jnks1.cloudfront.net/user_avatar/forums.unrealengine.com/clockworkocean/32/1169999_2.png) [@ClockworkOcean](https://forums.unrealengine.com/u/ClockworkOcean)\ **Post date:** [May 27, 2020, 3:21pm UTC](https://forums.unrealengine.com/t/unreal-engine-wont-start-on-mac/465851/4 "2020-05-27T15:21:49Z")
So just this: ![302954-launch.jpg](https://d3kjluh73b9h9o.cloudfront.net/original/4X/b/0/5/b051458c2da6cec591a2513476d9dd68010841f9.jpeg) Should be fine. Which version of OSX? ---
**Author:** ![rep308](https://d3kjluh73b9h9o.cloudfront.net/original/4X/2/8/5/28502927f1d97ba1051b3b47ccfe17233bf41ef0.png) [@rep308](https://forums.unrealengine.com/u/rep308)\ **Post date:** [May 27, 2020, 4:12pm UTC](https://forums.unrealengine.com/t/unreal-engine-wont-start-on-mac/465851/5 "2020-05-27T16:12:56Z")
Yes, that’s the button. I’m running Sierra version 10.12.6 ---
**Author:** ![ClockworkOcean](https://d1ap1mz92jnks1.cloudfront.net/user_avatar/forums.unrealengine.com/clockworkocean/32/1169999_2.png) [@ClockworkOcean](https://forums.unrealengine.com/u/ClockworkOcean)\ **Post date:** [May 27, 2020, 4:51pm UTC](https://forums.unrealengine.com/t/unreal-engine-wont-start-on-mac/465851/6 "2020-05-27T16:51:50Z")
Ok, I can’t find the compatibiltiy sheet right now, but I’m pretty sure you need a much more recent version of OSX. EDIT: This loads PC specs for me, maybe it’s configured to load mac for you?: > **[Supported Graphics Drivers on Linux](https://docs.unrealengine.com/4.27/en-US/SharingAndReleasing/Linux/BeginnerLinuxDeveloper/SupportedGfxDrivers/)** > > This page provides an overview of supported graphics drivers for Linux game developers. ---
**Author:** ![rep308](https://d3kjluh73b9h9o.cloudfront.net/original/4X/2/8/5/28502927f1d97ba1051b3b47ccfe17233bf41ef0.png) [@rep308](https://forums.unrealengine.com/u/rep308)\ **Post date:** [May 27, 2020, 5:19pm UTC](https://forums.unrealengine.com/t/unreal-engine-wont-start-on-mac/465851/7 "2020-05-27T17:19:49Z")
Ok, cool, I’m going to have a look into updating my OS and see how that works out. I’ll check back in and let you know how I get on. Thanks for your help. ---
**Author:** ![rep308](https://d3kjluh73b9h9o.cloudfront.net/original/4X/2/8/5/28502927f1d97ba1051b3b47ccfe17233bf41ef0.png) [@rep308](https://forums.unrealengine.com/u/rep308)\ **Post date:** [May 27, 2020, 11:21pm UTC](https://forums.unrealengine.com/t/unreal-engine-wont-start-on-mac/465851/8 "2020-05-27T23:21:28Z")
Right, I’m back having just upgraded my OS to High Sierra and it did the same thing. I’m running the following system: iMac (27-inch, Mid 2011) Processor: 3.4 GHz Intel Core i7 Memory: 16 GB 1333 MHz DDR3 Graphics: AMD Radeon HD 6970M 2048 MB The installer would have told me if I didn’t have enough resources to run the program, right? Not sure what else I can do at this stage other than switch back to Unity, which defeats the whole object of this exercise in learning something new and exciting, rather than, well…this. ---
**Author:** ![rep308](https://d3kjluh73b9h9o.cloudfront.net/original/4X/2/8/5/28502927f1d97ba1051b3b47ccfe17233bf41ef0.png) [@rep308](https://forums.unrealengine.com/u/rep308)\ **Post date:** [May 27, 2020, 11:52pm UTC](https://forums.unrealengine.com/t/unreal-engine-wont-start-on-mac/465851/9 "2020-05-27T23:52:29Z")
Just discovered that High Sierra won’t be able to run this after finding the .app file. Looks like I either have to install a much earlier version, which means I won’t get as much of the cool functionality, or just not bother at all. Dang it! Thanks for your help regardless ClockworkOcean Rep308 ---
**Author:** ![strongarm2223](https://d3kjluh73b9h9o.cloudfront.net/original/4X/2/8/5/28502927f1d97ba1051b3b47ccfe17233bf41ef0.png) [@strongarm2223](https://forums.unrealengine.com/u/strongarm2223)\ **Post date:** [December 2, 2020, 1:59am UTC](https://forums.unrealengine.com/t/unreal-engine-wont-start-on-mac/465851/10 "2020-12-02T01:59:55Z")
Yep I had dreams to make a game on the unreal engine so now I gotta use my sis pc window ---
**Author:** ![strongarm2223](https://d3kjluh73b9h9o.cloudfront.net/original/4X/2/8/5/28502927f1d97ba1051b3b47ccfe17233bf41ef0.png) [@strongarm2223](https://forums.unrealengine.com/u/strongarm2223)\ **Post date:** [December 2, 2020, 2:26am UTC](https://forums.unrealengine.com/t/unreal-engine-wont-start-on-mac/465851/11 "2020-12-02T02:26:48Z")
Yep I had dreams to make a game on the unreal engine so now I gotta use my sis pc window