The devs want everyone to switch over to Microsoft accounts for "improved security and player safety", and they're enticing people to make the change with the promise of free Minecraft capes.

Existing Java users will need to make the "mandatory" transition in early 2021. This will happen in batches, and once you've been transitioned you'll receive a free cape.

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

Mojang Studios has announced that starting in early 2021, exisiting ‘Minecraft’ Java Edition players will have to create a Microsoft account.

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.