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 ...

This is better for security, consistency, and ease-of-use. When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission. Here’s how it works. Minecraft is split between two ...

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 ...

Here’s how it works. Mojang Studios has announced that all of its games, including Minecraft Java Edition, will soon require a Microsoft account in order to play.

Mojang Studios has announced that it will be merging PC Minecraft users' Mojang accounts with Microsoft ones early next year, meaning you'll need an Microsoft account to access the game's Java ...

All of Mojang's games, including Minecraft Java, will now require a Microsoft account News by Sherif Saed Contributing Editor Published on Oct. 22, 2020 Follow Minecraft ...

Mojang's original version of Minecraft, which millions play, will now require a Microsoft to play for security's sake, Microsoft says.

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.

As for Java newcomers, starting some time this month they'll be prompted to create a Microsoft account, rather than a Mojang one.