Way back in 2020, the developers announced a major change to Minecraft: Java Edition, as players would soon be required to swap from a Mojang account to a Microsoft account in order to keep playing.

Time is running out for Mojang Accounts, and the reign of the Microsoft Account is near. When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission. Here’s how it works.

Minecraft: Java Edition is the classic, PC version of Minecraft, and has its own way of testing updates. The latest snapshot is 1.16.4 Pre-Release 2, and it is testing what could be the final patch ...

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Mojang has launched its major "Copper Age" update (1.21.9) for Minecraft Java Edition, introducing fresh content. Players are advised to download it only from official platforms to prevent malware ...

What’s the difference between versions of Minecraft? That’s not as simple a question to answer as you might think. Most current players will be used to whatever version they’ve started on, whether ...

GameSpot may get a commission from retail offers. You can play Minecraft just about anywhere--PC, consoles, and mobile devices all run Mojang's seemingly immortal game. But the truth is that despite ...

There are two major versions of Minecraft, one of which is available only for computers, and the other of which can be played on nearly every device. Minecraft: Java Edition is the original version of ...

"Minecraft: Java Edition" gets native Apple Silicon support in "The Wild Update" version 1.19 which also introduces new biomes. "Minecraft" is a Microsoft-owned game by Mojang Studios and it is among ...

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