How to fix error code 1 in Minecraft: 'Game Ended with Bad State - Exit Code 1'

How to fix error code 1 in Minecraft: 'Game Ended with Bad State - Exit Code 1'

How to fix error code 1 in Minecraft: 'Game Ended with Bad State - Exit Code 1'
April 6, 2023: We have checked over our information.

If you've been having a problem with it, here's how to fix error code 1 in Minecraft. Unfortunately, it's quite a common occurrence and has a few major ways to fix it. We'll go over what you can do to solve your problem, alongside a few different ideas.

This is mostly an issue with the Java version of Minecraft so, if you play on console, it's a good way of avoiding it. With the PC version, you get access to the community and mods but it can occasionally be a little less stable. It seems likely it will get less prevalent with time.

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How to Fix Error Code 1 in Minecraft

The first thing you can do to solve the Minecraft error code 1 is to open the Launch options. You must then proceed with making sure that the “Java executable” option is checked.

How to fix error code 1 in Minecraft: 'Game Ended with Bad State - Exit Code 1'
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Then you should go to the text box beside the “Java executable” option and remove some of it, and it should look like:

C:\Program Files (x86)\Minecraft\runtime\jre-x64\1.8.0_25\bin\java.exe

Finish by saving the changes that you made and you can now play Minecraft without any errors.

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This all being said, there's technically a chance the above method will not fix your issue. If this happens, turn your game off and on again. If this doesn't help it, try reinstalling the entire thing. This is the most time-consuming option but, luckily, Minecraft isn't a very big game so shouldn't take too long to install.

How to fix Minecraft error code 503

If you're getting the 503 error code for Minecraft, it means you aren't connecting to the servers for some reason. It could be an issue with your own connection so it could always help to turn the game on and off. If this doesn't work, try unplugging your internet, leaving it for fifteen seconds, and then plugging it back in again.

Finally, if none of the above has worked to resolve your problem, there's a chance there could be an error with Mojang servers. Check out their Twitter account for any more updates. It's important for the game to be live and playable so it seems likely that, if you've noticed the servers are down, the team are working on it. At this point, the best thing you can do is wait. The servers will fix themselves after a little while. In the meantime, you can still play the game singleplayer or test it out on a different platform.

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