Minecraft is split between two editions: the classic Java Edition that only exists on PC, and the modern Bedrock Edition that spans every platform. The Bedrock Edition has used Microsoft Accounts for ...

Minecraft has two different editions: Bedrock and Java. While the overall game looks almost identical in both of these editions, some mechanics are drastically different. One of these mechanics is how ...

Despite being purchased by Microsoft, Mojang and Minecraft have still sort of gone their own way, ever expanding through the years with aid from the PC giant. Minecraft Java Edition in particular is a ...

Although Mojang has not provided a precise timeline for transitioning Minecraft to Vulkan, players and modders can begin testing the new renderer in Java Edition in ...

James Ratcliff joined GameRant in 2022 as a Gaming News Writer. In 2023, James was offered a chance to become an occasional feature writer for different games and then a Senior Author in 2025. He is a ...

Way back in 2020, the developers announced a major change to Minecraft: Java Edition, as players would soon be required to swap from a Mojang account to a Microsoft account in order to keep playing.

After only a day of testing, Mojang Studios is releasing Minecraft: Java Edition 1.19.2 to all players. The update fixes a disconnection issue related to the game's recently introduced Secure Chat ...

High above the forest floor, three figures run stiffly across a rope bridge. The bridge is long and appears to sag under its own weight, but it doesn't buckle or break. Instead, it carries its ...

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To buy Minecraft, you need to create a Microsoft account. During this process, you will enter various details, including the gamertag or username you want other players to see in-game. In case a gamer ...