Launcher icon was recently updated to be flat in design, with the green one indicating launcher downloaded from Windows Store and gray one for the legacy verison. Since the old legacy version is the only available version in macOS, this means the launcher icon in macOS is always gray, which is not aesthetically appealing.
MCL-23484
New launcher icon is always gray in macOS
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Works As Intended
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Thank you for your report!
However, this issue is Working as Intended.
The report you have submitted is working as intended: The feature of having a gray launcher icon in macOS for the legacy version of Minecraft is working as intended by design. This distinction in color between the green icon for the Windows Store version and the gray icon for the legacy version is meant to provide visual clarity and differentiate between the two versions.
Since the legacy version is the only available option for macOS users, the gray icon serves its purpose in indicating the specific version being used. While it may not be aesthetically appealing to some users, the color choice aligns with the intended design and functionality of the launcher.
Please note, that mechanics of the launcher may change between updates. For suggestions, please visit Minecraft Suggestions on Reddit or visit the Feedback website.
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