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      • Since 2021, you need a Microsoft account in order to play Minecraft. Before this point, players were able to play Minecraft simply with a Mojang account, but this legacy style of account is no longer enough to start playing Minecraft.
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  2. Since 25 July 2022, all players need a Microsoft account to play all versions of Minecraft. If you already have a Microsoft account, then great! You’ll find details on how to sign in below. If you don’t: it’s free, quick, and easy to register a new Microsoft account through either the Minecraft launcher, or the Microsoft website. Let’s ...

  3. When playing Minecraft on Xbox, Windows, or Android and iOS mobile devices, you can sign in with your Microsoft account and use your Xbox gamertag to save your progress, purchases, and play online with your friends using Realms.

  4. Feb 9, 2023 · Since 2021, you need a Microsoft account in order to play Minecraft. Before this point, players were able to play Minecraft simply with a Mojang account, but this legacy style of account is no longer enough to start playing Minecraft.

    • Ollie Toms
    • Guides Editor
    • oliver.toms@rockpapershotgun.com
  5. Oct 22, 2020 · Minecraft players have been able to play without a Microsoft account for the past six years that the company has owned the game, but that will change in 2021, the official Minecraft...

  6. Oct 21, 2020 · But things are finally about to change, with the announcement that come 2021, you'll need a Microsoft account to play the Java Edition.

    • Shaun Prescott
  7. Oct 22, 2020 · For now, that means anyone playing Minecraft Java Edition needs to start using a Microsoft account if they don't already. In a blog post, Mojang says it realizes change is...

  8. Oct 25, 2020 · Minecraft: Java Edition is moving to Microsoft and players will require a Microsoft account to play the game. Players will be able to retain their stats, with the only change being...