Minecraft Java Edition will require a Microsoft account starting next year

Existing Mojang accounts will need to switch to a Microsoft account. And here is everything you need to know about this change of Minecraft.

Minecraft: Java Edition Still different from Bedrock on Windows 10 after 6 years since Microsoft bought Mojang. If you want to edit the game, the old version of Minecraft is always the best option, and it’s also the only way to access pre-release Snapshots (also known as beta for upcoming content. launch). But in the end that changed when the game developer announced that gamers needed a Microsoft account to play Minecraft Java Edition.

In this announcement, Mojang also highlighted a whole set of positive changes on the new system, including: two-factor authentication, chat and invitation blocking, improved child control. Mojang also ensures that all of Java’s benefits won’t go away. Players can still create and use mods, skins or experience other traditional versions of Java. That shows that changing the account will not affect the online gameplay between Java & Bedrock version.

Current Minecraft Java players need to make a mandatory transition in early 2021. This will happen in batches and once the conversion is successful you will receive a special cloak that’s completely free. For new Minecraft Java players, starting this month, they will be prompted to create a Microsoft account instead of Mojang as before.