
The process was a bit fiddly for me, but I was able to download the new Windows application launcher by selecting "Minecraft for Windows + Launcher" as my edition on either the Microsoft Store or Xbox PC application. As of today, your current Minecraft Launcher will prompt you to upgrade to an improved launcher version from the Xbox store (opens in new tab). Previously, Minecraft PC players used the Minecraft Launcher to play Minecraft Java and the spinoff game Minecraft Dungeons, while Minecraft Bedrock was launched as a standalone application. "If you really want both, try out Xbox Game Pass for PC and just hold tight for a little bit." Not supported on Windows 10 in S mode and on ARM devices."We're trying to not encourage people to buy both versions," Aguilar-Gamez says. No need to pick and choose – experience the worlds of Minecraft on PC in one launcher.įor more information on how to use the Minecraft Launcher, check out.


The Minecraft Launcher is your one-stop portal into the Minecraft universe. Now there's a version of the Minecraft Launcher especially for Windows 10 and Windows 11!
