Minecraft Now Has One Unified Launcher On Laptop

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Minecraft is finally making its debut right now on Xbox Recreation Move for Computer, with each its original Java version and the Home windows 10/11 Bedrock Version hitting the service by way of a brand new unified Minecraft Launcher. It's two Minecrafts for one worth because, properly, that is how the game Cross subscription service works. And in the future, that will be how Minecraft works usually.



Program supervisor Gama Aguilar-Gamez has talked us through how Mojang needs to remove confusion over choices between editions for Computer players. "You want Minecraft? Cool. Buy Minecraft and you get both," he explains.



As of as we speak, players who download Minecraft by means of Xbox Recreation Cross for Laptop will play by means of the unified Minecraft Launcher that handles both the Java and Bedrock Editions. "It is one in every of the primary steps into having that launcher go from what used to be the Java launcher to The Minecraft Launcher," Aguilar-Gamez says.



"We need to make it in order that when our players say 'Hey I need to play Minecraft' that there is not the confusion or the troublesome choice of figuring out which version of Minecraft they need once they're eager about it for the Computer."



You'll still have to determine whether or not Java or Bedrock edition is the one you really need to play, primarily based on which features you care about-whether or not it's Minecraft mods or cross-play with other techniques. What you will not must reckon with is potentially spending cash on the mistaken version. When Mojang rolls out the Minecraft Laptop Bundle (opens in new tab), each versions of the game will probably be included for one price, that means you may solely ever have to pay for Minecraft as soon as. For gamers that already personal one version of the game, you will achieve access to the opposite version for free.



"We're making an attempt to not encourage folks to purchase each variations," Aguilar-Gamez says. "If you actually need each, try out Xbox Game Move for Pc and just hold tight for somewhat bit."



Previously, Minecraft Pc gamers used the Minecraft Launcher to play Minecraft Java and the spinoff game Minecraft Dungeons, whereas Minecraft Bedrock was launched as a standalone application. As of as we speak, your present Minecraft Launcher will immediate you to upgrade to an improved launcher version from the Xbox retailer (opens in new tab).



The method was a bit fiddly for me, however I was in a position to obtain the new Home windows software launcher by selecting "Minecraft for Windows + Launcher" as my version on both the Microsoft Retailer or Xbox Laptop application. I did additionally have to migrate my Mojang account to a Microsoft account. However, a Minecraft Java owner on our workforce wasn't able to claim a obtain to the new launcher yet, even after migrating to a Microsoft account. Despite Mojang's efforts, there may be a little bit of confusion for gamers through the initial transition to the unified launcher.



Update: There may be now a free "Minecraft Launcher" version out there to obtain on the Microsoft Store (opens in new tab). Minecraft usernames Mojang says that it can be downloaded by anybody, however you will have to both outright personal the version you want to play or be a Recreation Pass subscriber.



Mojang is hoping that current Minecraft players will hardly notice the difference once they actually have the new launcher installed. It does not have an effect on the location of your Minecraft save information, so I was instantly able to proceed taking part in the same worlds and use the texture packs I had been previously. Minecraft usernames Aguilar-Gamez says that Bedrock players will also still have the ability to launch the game directly without going through the launcher, if they'd like.



My quick concern a couple of unified launcher was that this would possibly indirectly stifle Minecraft Java capabilities that Pc players are attached to. Aguilar-Gamez says that features like particular person model installations aren't affected and third-social gathering launchers will continue to work as well. "We were tremendous super cautious about ensuring that we weren't impacting something," he says.



"Once we get previous this preliminary release stabilization, we've plans to make that launcher really feel like it's Minecraft and never just a utility to launch games," Aguilar-Gamez provides, although Mojang isn't prepared to provide these plans away simply but. The other detail it cannot share yet is just how far in the future the Minecraft Laptop Bundle will probably be available exterior of Recreation Pass.