Minecraft Gets New unified PC Launcher For Bedrock Java And Dungeons

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This not only means those playing on PC through Game Pass get access to cross-play with others "regardless of platform" - there's also a new "unified Minecraft launcher" to help you start both versions of the game from the same place.



"We're introducing a special feature - the unified Minecraft launcher!" Mojang Studios creative writer Cristina Anderca announces in a blog post. "Instead of having separate launchers in Java Edition or Bedrock, you will now be able to launch both Minecraft versions from the same game launcher."



Later, the post states: "Minecraft has never felt so easy to play on PC. I know you'll enjoy it just as much as me." I have so far just switched between the two editions, marveling at how simple it is. If you will excuse me, I need to find out who invented this idea so that I can send them fan mail.



The Minecraft Launcher for Windows is explained in a handy explanation on Minecraft's help center site. It's available via the Windows store here and it lets you launch Minecraft, Minecraft: Java Edition, and even their dungeon crawler spin-off Minecraft Dungeons from the same location - a "one-stop portal into the Minecraft universe", as the store page describes it. You don't need it to dip into these games going forward, mind - it's just a helpful option in case you'd like to access them all through one launcher rather than several.



Game Pass for PC now includes Minecraft! You get access to Java and Bedrock with your subscription. Plus, you get a unified launcher for both versions!



Learn how to join the party



- https://t.co/e5IVnE6Xv1 - pic.twitter.com/wyHhGgNRnp



- Minecraft (@Minecraft) November 2, 2021



While the launcher is absolutely free, you must have purchased the games separately, or subscribed to Xbox Game Pass Ultimate (or Game Pass Ultimate) in order to access them. Somewhat confusingly, there was an old launcher called 'Minecraft Unified Launcher', which was specifically for Windows 7 and 8 and only launched Java Edition and Minecraft Dungeons. Mojang recommends that you uninstall this launcher to run the new one. Games However, it is not necessary.



The help center post linked above provides detailed instructions on how to install and run the new launcher. Click this link to sign up for Xbox Game Pass PC.

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