Even though my graphics card is compatible with OpenGL 4.1 the game still displays the error saying my graphics card is too old. It has been known for a while the Minecraft on macOS uses an outdated version of OpenGL, but now it's giving warnings even though the computer is compatible with a newer version, the game just isn't using it.
Environment
macOS Mojave
Version 10.14.5 Beta(18F96h)
iMac(Retina 5K, 27-inch, 2017)
Processor: 4.2Ghz Intel Core i7
Memory: 24GB 2400 MHz DDR4
Graphics: Radeon Pro 575 4GB
Java 8 Update 202
https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT202823
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