SDK 3.0.0 installation fails on Mac

I am trying to install the latest SDK (3.0.0) on my new macbook pro (Apple M4 chip, Sequoia 15.6.1) however, the installer is not able to finish the process.


Here is the error I’m getting:

Oct 28 17:13:59 Installer[1948]: Could not load resource readme: (null)

Oct 28 17:13:59 Installer[1948]: Could not load resource license: (null)

Oct 28 17:14:03 installd[954]: PackageKit: ----- Begin install -----

Oct 28 17:24:03 package_script_service[1354]: PackageKit: Terminating PKInstallTask(pid:1956). Task has exceeded its 600 seconds of runtime.

Oct 28 17:24:04 installd[954]: PackageKit: Install Failed: Error Domain=PKInstallErrorDomain Code=112 "An error occurred while running scripts from the package “PlaydateSDK.pkg”." UserInfo={NSFilePath=./postinstall, NSURL=file:///Users/xxxxxx/Documents/PlaydateSDK.pkg#PlaydateSDK.pkg, PKInstallPackageIdentifier=date.play.sdk, NSLocalizedDescription=An error occurred while running scripts from the package “PlaydateSDK.pkg”.} {

    NSFilePath = "./postinstall";

    NSLocalizedDescription = "An error occurred while running scripts from the package \\U201cPlaydateSDK.pkg\\U201d.";

    NSURL = "file:///Users/xxxxxx/Documents/PlaydateSDK.pkg#PlaydateSDK.pkg";

    PKInstallPackageIdentifier = "date.play.sdk";

}

Oct 28 17:24:04 Installer[1948]: Install failed: The Installer encountered an error that caused the installation to fail. Contact the software manufacturer for assistance.

Oct 28 17:24:04 Installer[1948]: Displaying 'Install Failed' UI.

Oct 28 17:24:04 Installer[1948]: 'Install Failed' UI displayed message:'The Installer encountered an error that caused the installation to fail. Contact the software manufacturer for assistance.'.


What have I tried so far:

I have installed the SDK before in my previous machines and never had an issue. This is the first time I’m encountering it. I have tried the following solutions that I found in similar posts to no avail:

  • Try moving the pkg installer to another folder other than Downloads or any folder that syncs to iCloud
  • Deleting /Developer/Playdate and .Playdate folders

I’m out of options to try. Hoping someone can help.

Thank you