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Jun 5, 2023 · 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 ...
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.
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
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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. In its announcement, Mojang notes all the...
- Shaun Prescott
Mar 10, 2022 · After Mar. 10, a Microsoft Account will be required to access and play Minecraft: Java Edition on PC. Near the end of 2020, Mojang Studios, the creators of Minecraft, announced its latest efforts...
Oct 22, 2020 · Mojang Studios has announced that all of its games, including Minecraft Java Edition, will soon require a Microsoft account in order to play. In a post on Minecraft.net, Mojang...
Oct 22, 2020 · A Microsoft account will be required to play Minecraft in 2021, Mojang Studios announced yesterday. Owners of the older Java Edition of the game will have to sign up with Microsoft in order to...
