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.

A new announcement from Mojang Studios lays out plans to migrate all Mojang Accounts to Microsoft Accounts, leading to a ton of benefits for Minecraft: Java Edition players. So what does this effect?

You'll need a Microsoft account to download Minecraft but that's no sweat to do. Choosing between the two versions, Java and Bedrock, is much easier than it used to be. There is no wrong choice as ...

Minecraft players were told last year that Mojang would be changing how Java Edition players would sign into the game. The previous system allowed for those players to sign in with the same old ...

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.

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