Minecraft: Java Edition is migrating all Mojang Accounts to Microsoft Accounts
This is better for security, consistency, and ease-of-use.
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What you need to know
Minecraftspans a ton of platforms and devices, offering a way to play pretty much anywhere and any way you want, with most platforms even offering cross-play with other platforms! There’s one exception to this rule, however, and that’s Minecraft: Java Edition. This is the classic Minecraft, complete with powerful servers, mods, and more that the more modern Bedrock Edition just doesn’t have. And, while the Bedrock Edition is accessed using the same Microsoft Account across devices, the Java Edition requires its own Mojang Account. This is less secure, and means Java Edition is completely separated from the Bedrock Edition in many ways.
A new announcement from Mojang Studios lays out plans tomigrate all Mojang Accounts to Microsoft Accounts, leading to a ton of benefits for Minecraft: Java Edition players. So what does this effect? As far as the game is concerned, nothing!
This move simply means that players will have:
Minecraft’s two editions will still be separated, so cross-edition multiplayer isn’t here nor is it confirmed to be coming, but this is still a good move. This Fall, players who attempt to create a new Mojang Account will instead sign-in to or create a Microsoft Account, while existing players will begin receiving notice that they’re eligible to migrate towards the end of the year and into 2021.
Available everywhere you play.
Minecraft is an inarguable and complete success. It has sold copies in the hundreds of millions, has a huge following of dedicated players, and lets you unlock your every creative desire. It’s also available on every platform imaginable, including Xbox One, Windows 10, Playstation 4, and Nintendo Switch. Play with anyone, and play anywhere.
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Zachary Boddy (They / Them) is a Staff Writer for Windows Central, primarily focused on covering the latest news in tech and gaming, the best Xbox and PC games, and the most interesting Windows and Xbox hardware. They have been gaming and writing for most of their life starting with the original Xbox, and started out as a freelancer for Windows Central and its sister sites in 2019. Now a full-fledged Staff Writer, Zachary has expanded from only writing about all things Minecraft to covering practically everything on which Windows Central is an expert, especially when it comes to Microsoft. You can find Zachary on Twitter@BoddyZachary.
