Java Edition continues to be the source for most of the best Minecraft mods, and the place where you'll get the most current snapshots with beta access to new Minecraft versions.

This Fall, new Minecraft Java players will need to create a Microsoft account to log-in. Meanwhile, existing Mojang accounts will need to migrate in early 2021.

Minecraft servers: Online worlds Minecraft commands: All cheats Six whole years after Microsoft acquired Mojang, Minecraft: Java Edition has remained distinct from the Windows 10 / Bedrock version.

MINECRAFT Java is a hugely popular game among children, but buying it isn't always as straightforward as it seems, especially if you're purchasing through a Microsoft Family Account.

To enhance security and safety, Mojang, the makers of MineCraft, will require players to have a Microsoft account starting in early 2021.