Somewhat confusingly, there was an old launcher called 'Minecraft Unified Launcher', which was specifically for Windows 7 and 8 and only launched Java Edition and Minecraft Dungeons.

Minecraft's latest launcher unifies the Java, Bedrock, Windows and Dungeons edition and here is how to get the minecraft launcher.

Minecraft players struggle to play Java Edition with the new Launcher causing log-in difficulties and long download times.

Run Minecraft Java on your Steam Deck with my straightforward step-by-step guide, using Prism Launcher to keep things simple.

Minecraft Launcher recently received one of its most unique and useful experimental features, called Quick Play, which is exclusive to Java Edition.

Mojang Studios recently shared a new pre-release snapshot for Minecraft 1.21.2 Bundles of Bravery drop. Along with that, they have also updated their official launcher with a few minor visual and ...

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The new launcher isn't all that shiny, actually, though Mojang have every intention of polishing it up. It's currently grey and boxy, like this: Bit dull, really.