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      • Minecraft developer Mojang has announced that a Microsoft account will be required to play its various games going forward. This includes Minecraft Java Edition, which has long existed on its own without being integrated into Microsoft's larger ecosystem.
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      All of Mojang's games, including Minecraft Java, will now ...

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  4. answers.microsoft.com › en-us › windowsSharing Minecraft Java Edition with Microsoft family members

    I have purchased Minecraft Java Edition with my Microsoft account and only now find out that the members in my family (on my Microsoft account), is not able to play as well as I need to purchase a separate Minecraft account for them. I find this very odd and have looked all over the internet for solutions which I have not found.

  5. www.minecraft.net › en-us › realmsUsing your Microsoft Account with Minecraft | Minecraft

    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.

  6. www.ncesc.com › gaming-faq › do-i-need-a-microsoftDo I need a Microsoft account to play Minecraft with friends?

    May 20, 2024 · 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. Can you play Minecraft with friends without membership?

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  7. www.minecraft.net › en-us › articleLast call to voluntarily migrate Java accounts | Minecraft

    Feb 4, 2022 · Starting March 10, 2022, you won't be able to play Minecraft: Java Edition unless you move to a Microsoft account. We’re doing this to ensure that everyone is playing using accounts with improved security and player safety. If you’re reading this and still haven’t switched to a Microsoft account yet, make sure you do it before the ...

  8. www.minecraft.net › how-create-minecraft-accountHow to create a Minecraft account | Minecraft

    To play Minecraft on most platforms, you’ll need a Microsoft account. Minecraft requires players to have this account for a few reasons. First, it allows you to keep your purchase of Minecraft secure. Second, it allows people you play with in multiplayer to know whom they’re playing with, and for you to report disruptive players.

  9. www.theverge.com › 2020/10/22 › 21527647Minecraft will require a Microsoft account to play in 2021

    Oct 22, 2020 · After this change, the accounts will be the same, but there’s still no crossplay: you still won’t be able to play with friends using the other version of the game.

  10. www.pcgamer.com › minecraft-java-edition-willMinecraft Java Edition will require a Microsoft account from ...

    Oct 21, 2020 · That said, the account change won't introduce online play between Java and Bedrock players. Existing Java users will need to make the "mandatory" transition in early 2021.