Minecraft Gets New “unified” Pc Launcher For Bedrock, Java, And Dungeons
This not only means those taking part in on Computer by way of Recreation Go get access to cross-play with others “regardless of platform” - there’s also a brand new “unified Minecraft launcher” to help you start both variations of the sport from the identical place.
“We’re introducing a special function - the unified Minecraft launcher!” Mojang Studios creative writer Cristina Anderca declares in a blog post. “Instead of getting separate launchers for the Bedrock and Java Version, you will be able to start out both variations of Minecraft from a single recreation launcher.”
The put up later reads: “Minecraft has by no means been simpler to play on Pc, and I’m positive you’ll enjoy it as much as I do. Up to now, I’ve simply been switching between the 2 editions and marvelling at how easy it is. Now if you’ll excuse me, I need to find out who came up with this idea so I can bury them in fan mail.”
A handy explainer on Minecraft’s assist centre site provides some particulars on how this new feature, known as the Minecraft Launcher for Windows, works. It’s obtainable via the Windows retailer right here and it helps you to launch Minecraft, Minecraft: Java Version, and even their dungeon crawler spin-off Minecraft Dungeons from the identical location - a “one-stop portal into the Minecraft universe”, as the shop page describes it. You don’t need it to dip into these games going forward, thoughts - it’s only a helpful choice in case you’d wish to entry all of them by one launcher slightly than several.
Flip up that jukebox and light up the skies in fireworks: Minecraft is now included in Game Cross for Computer! Meaning access to each Bedrock and Java in your subscription, plus a unified launcher for both editions!
Find out how to join the party:
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Naturally, whereas the launcher is free, you’ll have to have bought the games individually or subscribed to Xbox Recreation Pass for Laptop (or Game Cross Final) to entry them by it. Considerably confusingly, there was Minecraft Profiles referred to as ‘Minecraft Unified Launcher’, which was specifically for Home windows 7 and 8 and solely launched Java Edition and Minecraft Dungeons. You don’t must uninstall this one to run the brand new one, however Mojang recommends doing so “to reduce down on confusion”.
For the full information on the right way to seize and run the new launcher, head to that help centre site put up linked above. To sign up to Xbox Recreation Go for Pc, head to that hyperlink.