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Mincraft's situation with the M-series iPads/Macbooks

Subject: Optimization and Platform Parity for M-Series Apple Silicon

The current state of Minecraft Bedrock Edition (MCBE) on M-series hardware is technically unacceptable. Despite industry-leading performance (M2–M5), the software fails to leverage the hardware, and the platform remains artificially restricted.

1. iPad Pro Performance & Thermal Issues On M4 and M5 iPads, MCBE suffers from aggressive thermal throttling and inconsistent frame pacing. The RenderDragon engine fails to utilize the additional GPU cores of "Pro" SoCs, resulting in micro-stutters on 120Hz ProMotion displays. We need a "High Performance" profile for M-series iPads that stabilizes FPS and optimizes resource allocation to prevent rapid thermal accumulation.

2. Lack of macOS Platform Parity While Windows, Xbox, PlayStation, and mobile devices all have native access to Bedrock Edition, macOS remains the only major desktop platform excluded. This lack of a native port is a significant barrier for technical creators and developers who require a desktop environment to test JSON logic, Molang scripts, and resource packs. There is no technical justification for withholding a native macOS port when the rest of the ecosystem—including consoles with inferior hardware—enjoys full support.

Conclusion Mojang must address this platform disparity. We request a native macOS port of Bedrock Edition and a dedicated optimization pass for M-series GPUs to bring the software in line with current hardware standards.

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    I am having major issues with overheating on my m4 series iPad Pro, even without maxed out settings, just using vibrant visuals does this :/

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    Mojang, Microsoft, anyone please fix this

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    Same issue here on an M4 iPad Pro (1TB), Bedrock Edition, playing on my own single-player world. The game is constantly choppy and actions are delayed, the entire time I play.

    Everything I've tried:
    - Lowered render distance
    - Turned off Beautiful Skies
    - Vibrant Visuals is off
    - Simulation distance is at 4 chunks
    - No add-ons, behavior packs, or resource packs
    - All my pets are sitting, and I have no crowded animal pens
    - Never used commands, so no ticking areas
    - No case on the iPad, and it isn't overheating
    - Tried Low Power Mode, no difference

    I also tested a brand-new world. It runs better, but it still lags, so this isn't just my world. This iPad should easily handle Minecraft. optimize Bedrock for M-series iPads.