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

You'll need a Microsoft account to download Minecraft but that's no sweat to do. Choosing between the two versions, Java and ...

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 and Minecraft Dungeons can now be offered and accessed through the same launcher, which is now rolling out to everyone via a free update.

First, launch up Minecraft Java Edition via the Minecraft Launcher. Once you’ve done this, locate the Installations tab at the top. Click this to open a different panel.

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

Once done, here's how you can download the Minecraft snapshot 25w15a: Open the Minecraft Launcher and select Java edition from the left sidebar.

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