2.15.19 2023-12-15

Tweaks and improvements

  • Added "Tips for Beginners" link in Help menu under account name.
  • Fixes to News article sorting.
  • Various other UI enhancements & bug fixes around Launcher.

Bug fixes

  • Realms display & pass through functionality bug fixes.
  • Soothing Scene (video/audio) bug fixes & UI updates.

Troubleshooting

  • Java Bedrock Troubleshooting: If you're experiencing issues, go to https://aka.ms/LauncherTroubleshootingFAQ for recommendations.
  • If that doesn't help, contact Minecraft Support: https://aka.ms/Minecraft-Support.
  • Feedback Hub: If you are on a Windows 10/11 device, please also submit an issue via Feedback Hub to help us fix issues more effectively and quickly going forward.

2.14.12 2023-11-30

Tweaks and improvements

  • Bug fixes on Java/Bedrock Realms tabs.
  • Various other UI enhancements & bug fixes around Launcher.

Bug fixes

  • MCL-23675 - Quick Play labels used for the Quick Play feature are untranslatable

2.12.2 2023-10-20

Tweaks and improvements

  • It's almost Halloween!
  • Fixes to Java update flow.
  • Updates to some support & moderation flows.
  • UI enhancements & bug fixes around Launcher.

Bug fixes

  • MCL-23198 - Formatting issue with text strings for operating systems and age rating within the upsell section for Java Edition
  • MCL-23694 - Microsoft Store is incorrectly referred to as "Windows Store" in four launcher strings

2.13.7 2023-11-10

Tweaks and improvements

  • Now you can give the gift of Minecraft more easily than before! Gift icons added to each game's page. Just in time for the holidays.
  • Bug fixes around Bedrock update flow.
  • Bug fixes around Realms access.
  • UI enhancements & bug fixes around Launcher.

Bug fixes

  • MCL-23837 - Twitter's rebranding to X since July 2023 is not reflected in the launcher
  • MCL-23857 - Selected menu highlighting not properly centered
  • MCL-22543 - Accessing the Minecraft Live section of the Minecraft Launcher at least one day before voting begins or ends from 12 PM to 1 PM EDT fails to insert a space between the days left count and the minutes left count
  • MCL-23825 - Minecraft live vote countdown days,hours,minutes appears in reverse order on hebrew
  • MCL-23143 - Broken links under the "Third-party licenses" section of the Minecraft Launcher

2.11.24 2023-10-10

Tweaks and improvements

  • Minecraft Live is coming! Minecraft Live tab is back in the Launcher. Get ready to vote for your favorite new mob!
  • Some layout and UI layering fixes.
  • UI enhancements & bug fixes for Minecraft Live.

Bug fixes

  • MCL-23643 - "Light Blue Glazed Terracotta" is incorrectly referred to as "Glazed Terracotta" in the installation selection icons
  • MCL-23707 - Split infinitive in Community Standards string creates ambiguity
  • MCL-23667 - UnsupportedPlatformMessage displays outdated information on Linux and Mac

2.10.22 2023-09-22

Tweaks and improvements

  • Relax to Lo-Fi Minecraft Melodies in the Launcher! Music and soothing scenes on every game page.
  • Improvements to how Launcher handles game update availabilities.
  • Ongoing under-the-hood bug fixes, improvements & optimizations.

Bug fixes

  • MCL-23680 - Quick Play does not use custom scroll bar
  • MCL-23679 - Long installation names causes the quick play summary for it to become extremely long
  • MCL-23699 - Minecraft launcher cannot load after being closed.
  • MCL-23709 - Quick Play icon tooltips appear below other launcher content
  • MCL-23727 - New option "Skip java runtime version check" not working

2.8.2 2023-08-31

Tweaks and improvements

  • Java Quick Play bug & UI fixes.
  • Improvements & bug fixes for Bedrock & Java installation flow & messaging.
  • Fixed some Java skins bugs.
  • Various under-the-hood bug fixes & improvements.

Bug fixes

  • MCL-23677 - The "QUICK PLAY" string in the Minecraft: Java Edition tab is untranslatable
  • MCL-23675 - Quick Play labels used for the Quick Play feature are untranslatable
  • MCL-23547 - 'Soothing scene' video/audio will abruptly end when returning to the "Play" tab
  • MCL-23662 - The word "Owned" within a launcher string used for the Realms tab is untranslatable

2.7.12 2023-08-15

Tweaks and improvements

  • Java Quick Play is available in the Launcher!
  • Back-end fixes & access improvements.
  • Various UI fixes & updates

Bug fixes

  • MCL-23424 - Minecraft Legends logo is low resolution
  • MCL-23663 - Realms tab in launcher does not use custom scroll bar

2.6.10 2023-07-25

Tweaks and improvements

  • Added Realms tabs to Java & Bedrock product pages.
  • Bug fix to partially address "failed to create profile" bug; if you're running into this, ensure you're logged in to the Launcher and the Microsoft Store with the same account.
  • Updates to Gamertag spacing.
  • Various accessibility and UI fixes, improvements & updates.
  • Updated "Bedrock Preview" logo.
  • Fix to "Third-party licenses" page in Launcher.

Bug fixes

  • MCL-23380 - Launcher patch notes spell macOS incorrectly
  • MCL-23526 - The Minecraft for Windows game selection drop-down menu is untranslatable

2.5.9 2023-06-27

Tweaks and improvements

  • Accessibility updates and bug fixes.
  • Fixes to Launcher open/closed setting control.
  • Various build distribution updates & fixes.
  • Linux build bug fixes.

Bug fixes

  • MCL-23385 - Launching Custom Older Minecraft Version Causes Game Breakage and Soft Lock
  • MCL-23411 - Unable to launch multiple instances of the same type
  • MCL-23130 - Minecraft Error message strings displayed within the Launcher are untranslatable

2.4.104 2023-06-08

Tweaks and improvements

  • Updates for new Java/Bedrock game version release, including soothing scene videos on Java/Bedrock game pages.
  • New Launcher icon release!
  • Improvements to Java game installation reliability.
  • Fixes to Mac loading workflow.
  • Various usability updates & under-the-hood bug fixes.

Bug fixes

  • MCL-23131 - GameSystemRequirements contains a wrong description with graphics card requirement

2.4.79 2023-05-24

Tweaks and improvements

  • Bug fixes for native JRE support on ARM64 devices on Windows.
  • Various usability updates & under-the-hood bug fixes.

Bug fixes

  • MCL-23403 - The Profile Name on the Java Product Page displays the Account's Gamertag instead of their Java Profile Name.

2.4.69 2023-05-17

Tweaks and improvements

  • Improvements to game installation reliability.
  • Added support for native JRE on ARM64 devices on Windows.
  • Various usability updates & under-the-hood bug fixes.

Bug fixes

  • MCL-23290 - MCL uses old Minecraft Dungeons logo

2.4.57 2023-05-09

Tweaks and improvements

  • Fixes to how button animations in Launcher work.
  • Various usability updates.
  • Account mismatch warning fix.
  • Bug fixes & distribution improvements.

Bug fixes

  • MCL-23322 - Minecraft Legends "Play" button glitches out during Piglin animation
  • MCL-23150 - One of the system requirement strings is used across multiple pages in the Minecraft Launcher limiting its translatability

2.4.39 2023-04-27

Tweaks and improvements

  • The piglins are still here, running amok!
  • Tweaks to how News articles are displayed.
  • Added new Accessibility Setting in the Launcher.
  • Ongoing bug fixes & distribution pipeline improvements.

Bug fixes

  • MCL-23007 - InstallationEntry buttons for Bedrock are not consistently aligned in the launcher
  • MCL-22941 - openjdk version 8 is incorrectly flagged as not being java 8
  • MCL-23177 - Minecraft Launcher strings used for the GameIntroduction are missing a colon for the respective game names
  • MCL-23171 - Minecraft Launcher string used for the GamePassUpsell is missing a colon for the respective game names
  • MCL-23152 - Screen elements for news articles have no alt text resulting in weird audio cues from the narratoruntranslatable
  • MCL-23162 - Redeem icons in the upsell sections for Minecraft Legends and Java Edition are narrated as "Logotype for Windows"
  • MCL-23185 - Screen element for the allay loading animation have no alt text resulting in a weird audio cue from the narrator
  • MCL-23182 - Java installation icons have no alt text resulting in weird audio cues from the narrator

2.4.36 2023-04-18

Tweaks and improvements

  • Someone has to stop the piglins! Minecraft Legends is now available for Play and Purchase! Buy & Play right from the Launcher.
  • Making Legends fun in the Launcher.
  • Working to smooth out & improve process of updating the Launcher.
  • A bunch of under the hood bug fixes.
  • Putting out all those April Fool's fires!

Bug fixes

  • MCL-22245 - "Learn more" buttons within "Where is the play button!?" messages do not display their full content
  • MCL-23130 - Minecraft Error message strings displayed within the Launcher are untranslatable
  • MCL-23172 - Minecraft Launcher string used for the GamePassUpsell is missing a variable
  • MCL-23171 - Minecraft Launcher string used for the GamePassUpsell is missing a colon for the respective game names
  • MCL-23176 - The string "Buy now!" within the upsell section for Minecraft Dungeons and Java Edition is untranslatable

2.4.30 2023-03-24

Tweaks and improvements

  • Improvements to image caching in some places of the Launcher in offline mode.
  • Functionality, interaction improvements & bug fixes.
  • MacOS distribution bug fixes.
  • Work to increase update & installation reliability.

Bug fixes

  • MCL-23141 - Skin library does not refresh the preview whenever you change the cape
  • MCL-23127 - Minecraft Legends GameIntroduction string contains a typo
  • MCL-23126 - Minecraft Legends GameIntroduction string contains grammatical errors

2.3.645 2023-03-10

Tweaks and improvements

  • Improved how animations show up in the Launcher.
  • Various bug fixes & stability improvements.
  • Update to process of choosing a Java/Bedrock username from within the Launcher.
  • Bug fixes to login and Launcher loading process.

Bug fixes

  • MCL-23082 - The loading screen with the allays fails to appear or produces a low fps animation on lower end machines

2.3.619 2023-02-24

Tweaks and improvements

  • Various updates to improve security & stability.

2.3.577 2023-01-26

Tweaks and improvements

  • Minecraft Legends is now available for Pre-Order from within the Launcher!

2.3.562 2023-01-12

Tweaks and improvements

  • Happy New Year!!!
  • Various UI fixes & improvements.
  • Under the hood data flow updates.
  • Error messaging updates to help readability and improve localization.
  • New skin bug fix.

2.3.549 2022-12-21

Tweaks and improvements

  • Happy holidays!
  • Various stability & under-the-hood improvements.
  • New Year's Celebration release! A new giveaway every day.
  • Fix to game launch problem for Minecraft Java versions below 1.19 on Mac.
  • Updating player-facing error message linking flow.

Bug fixes

  • MCL-21767 - Launcher strings fail to capitalize brand-names

2.3.522 2022-12-06

Tweaks and improvements

  • Various stability & under-the-hood improvements.
  • Fixes to some high impact issues some users ran into! See below.

Bug fixes

  • MCL-22768 - Launcher deletes custom resolutions from JSON file
  • MCL-22665 - Unable to play 1.8.9

2.3.508 2022-11-29

Tweaks and improvements

  • Fix to game installation bug when Launcher gets closed.
  • Various stability improvements, bug fixes & small UI updates.
  • Fixes to how green dot & messaging works in the Launcher.
  • Updates to game purchase flow.
  • Accessibility improvements.

Bug fixes

  • MCL-22649 - Trying to navigate to "Installations" bring up an error message

2.3.481 2022-11-08

Tweaks and improvements

2.3.462 2022-10-14

Tweaks and improvements

  • A hotfix release with quality of life improvements & bug fixes in anticipation of Minecraft Live this Saturday. Get ready to vote for your favorite mob!
  • Troubleshooting: If you're experiencing issues, go to https://aka.ms/JavaBedrockFAQ for Troubleshooting tips. If that doesn't help, please reach out to Support directly via https://aka.ms/Minecraft-Support.

2.3.462 2022-10-21

Tweaks and improvements

  • Update to Minecraft Live page to show the results of the mob vote.
  • Update to the Minecraft Legends page to show new trailers & cinematics - and the little allays are back on the Legends page! We missed them also.
  • New Default Skins for Java added! Meet Noor, Sunny, Ari, Zuri, Makena, Kai, and Efe!
  • Various bug fixes & usability improvements.
  • Troubleshooting: If you're experiencing issues, go to https://aka.ms/JavaBedrockFAQ for Troubleshooting tips. If that doesn't help, please reach out to Support directly via https://aka.ms/Minecraft-Support.

2.3.443 2022-10-07

Tweaks and improvements

  • Fixes to various bugs, crashes & user issues.
  • More soon! Exciting stuff coming...
  • Various bug fixes, optimizations and UI improvements.
  • Troubleshooting: As always - If you're experiencing issues, go to https://aka.ms/JavaBedrockFAQ for Troubleshooting tips. If that doesn't help, please reach out to Support directly via https://aka.ms/Minecraft-Support.

2.3.425 2022-09-27

Tweaks and improvements

  • Ongoing improved error messaging to help users solve problems they running into.
  • Bug fixes to issue with paused Bedrock installations being stuck.
  • Improved linking to Bedrock Marketplace items.
  • Fix to Bedrock Preview installation flow bug.
  • Various bug fixes, optimizations and UI improvements.
  • Troubleshooting: If you're experiencing issues, go to https://aka.ms/JavaBedrockFAQ for Troubleshooting tips. If that doesn't help, please reach out to Support directly via https://aka.ms/Minecraft-Support.

Bug fixes

  • MCL-21565 - When I try to install a snapshot or 1.19 it comes up with the error: Unable to decompress file. I have no idea of what to do.
  • MCL-21978 - Progress bar in minecraft launcher extends beyond gui

2.3.407 2022-09-14

Tweaks and improvements

  • Better error messaging for users facing region mis-match in MSA vs XBL accounts.
  • Fix to image error when offline.
  • Various front & back end improvements & updates.
  • Improvements to Bedrock Preview access flow.
  • Troubleshooting: If you're experiencing issues, go to https://aka.ms/JavaBedrockFAQ for Troubleshooting tips. If that doesn't help, please reach out to Support directly via https://aka.ms/Minecraft-Support.

Bug fixes

  • MCL-22248 - "Get Game Pass!" button content is left-aligned, rather than center-aligned

2.3.394 2022-09-01

Tweaks and improvements

  • Fix for issue around green dot visibility.
  • Version number added to Launcher main page for easier debugging.
  • Various fixes and stability improvements.
  • Troubleshooting: If you're experiencing issues, go to https://aka.ms/JavaBedrockFAQ for Troubleshooting tips. If that doesn't help, please reach out to Support directly via https://aka.ms/Minecraft-Support.

Bug fixes

  • MCL-22241 - Launcher Update breaks Launcher (GLIBC_2.29 not found)

2.3.324 2022-07-29

Tweaks and improvements

  • Updates to many error messages to provide more useful information to users.
  • Fix to issue that was preventing some users from being able to access Bedrock.
  • Improvements to how installed game update flow works.
  • Fix to bug relating to adding/removing MSA.
  • Various bug fixes & under the hood improvements.
  • Please Note: If you are accessing Bedrock via a Device/Family Sharing structure, we are sorry to say that you will not be able to access Java under this same structure.
  • Troubleshooting: If you're experiencing other issues, go to https://aka.ms/JavaBedrockFAQ for Troubleshooting tips. If those tips don't help, please reach out to Support via https://aka.ms/Minecraft-Support.

Bug fixes

  • MCL-21543 - Inconsistent uppercase conversion mapping causing issues in certain language translations
  • MCL-21593 - The symbols “Q” and “A” in Q&As displayed within the Launcher are untranslatable
  • MCL-21814 - The word "Wi-Fi" is spelled as "WiFi" within a launcher string used to compare game features
  • MCL-21722 - Launcher shows "Minecraft JAVA & BEDROCK" and then goes to Minecraft "JAVA EDITION"

2.3.377 2022-08-24

Tweaks and improvements

  • Minecraft Preview (for Bedrock) available in the Launcher!
  • Fixes to sign-in process.
  • Fix to ensure videos in Launcher are refreshable.
  • Improvements to Launcher installer functionality.
  • Improvements to installation flow, logic & access for all games and Game Pass.
  • Added ability to copy error message text with single click.
  • Bug fixes around 1.19+ Java versions not loading.
  • Additional translations applied to Launcher.
  • Various additional bug fixes and functionality improvements.
  • Please Note: If you are accessing Bedrock via a Device/Family Sharing structure, we are sorry to say that you will not be able to access Java under this same structure.
  • Troubleshooting: If you're experiencing other issues, go to https://aka.ms/JavaBedrockFAQ for Troubleshooting tips. If those tips don't help, please reach out to Support via https://aka.ms/Minecraft-Support.

Bug fixes

  • MCL-22073 - Launcher doesn't say "Waiting on install" while scrolling down on Bedrock launcher section.
  • MCL-21324 - Could not delete a file error

2.3.280 2022-07-12

Tweaks and improvements

  • Fixes to some localization bugs.
  • Various bug fixes & improvements.
  • Improvements to game installation flow.
  • Updates to new installation drop down.

Bug fixes

  • MCL-17557 - Holding windows & clicking on buttons in the MCL
  • MCL-21233 - The "What's New" button displayed within the main menu of the launcher is missing a question mark
  • MCL-21264 - Minecraft Launcher will not open

2.3.240 2022-06-15

Tweaks and improvements

  • Some help arrived to assist us in building the Minecraft Legends game page, where you can now see the Minecraft Legends trailer!
  • We are excited to welcome Minecraft Legends to the Launcher!

2.3.228 2022-06-08

Tweaks and improvements

  • The Minecraft: Java & Bedrock Bundle is out! Added code to make the new Java + Bedrock bundle work. Super excited that this is out in the world now. Questions? Check out https://aka.ms/JavaBedrockFAQ.
  • Work to support M1 Mac devices.
  • Various entitlements, offline mode & stability improvements.
  • Game installation bug fixes.

Bug fixes

  • MCL-19213 - Cannot open relative game directories in system file picker
  • MCL-21425 - Unable to update Launcher
  • MCL-21218 - Play button size doesn't match across the 3 game pages

Hey, Friends!

  • Are you running the New Launcher on Windows and are running into the "Can't connect to Minecraft Services" or other login or entitlements issues? Try installing & signing in to the Xbox Console Companion app - it has helped many users! https://aka.ms/XboxConsoleCompanion
  • We are otherwise hard at work, working to solve many other Launcher issues! More soon.

2.3.200 2022-05-25

Tweaks and improvements

  • More work on fixing user entitlement & offline mode/time-out issues.
  • Lots of under the hood stability improvements.
  • Fixes to variety of other bugs, access problems, user & data issues.

Bug fixes

  • MCL-21215 - What's New page is blank when opening without an Internet connection
  • MCL-21249 - Loading icon dark background is restrained to the size of the loading icon, rather than covering the entire window

2.3.173 2022-05-11

Tweaks and improvements

  • Enhance messaging around ensuring users are signed in to the Microsoft Store with the same account being used in the Launcher.
  • Fix to bug where user was unable to start one game while a different game was installing.
  • Advanced setting option "Clean up cached account tokens" button now gives feedback if you click it so you know it was clicked.
  • "No Network Connection" & failed sign-in attempt prompt weren't being translated and now are (and a few other localization process fixes).
  • Bug relating to failure to fetch user's Minecraft profile.
  • Added ability to "Copy" error code information with one click.
  • Fixes to variety of other bugs, crashes & user issues.

Bug fixes

  • MCL-21190 - There is a comma missing after the word "Sorry" within a launcher string used for a generic error message
  • MCL-20088 - Several mentionings of "Minecraft: Java Edition" within the new launcher strings are spelled inconsistently
  • MCL-21173 - The term "roll out" is spelled as "rollout" within one of the new migration notification launcher strings
  • MCL-21262 - Launcher Crashes when clicking the "Browse" Button in the "Edit installation" menu

2.3.136 2022-04-21

Tweaks and improvements

  • We've been hard at work ensuring Launcher software updates come through more reliably.
  • Updates to some error messages to make them more useful.
  • Various Launcher bug fixes, stability improvements and updates to distribution pipeline.
  • Added Setting that lets you review the Launcher on the Microsoft Store from within the Launcher.
  • Continued testing more commonly reported user errors and developing mitigation steps to provide to users in Discord & via other support channels.

Bug fixes

  • MCL-21109 - Some selected buttons and fields can't be interacted with using both the SPACE and ENTER keys
  • MCL-21100 - Game output log cuts off messages and does not show scroll bar

2.2.12145 2022-04-01

Tweaks and improvements

  • Added Bedrock Trial to the Launcher for users who don't own Bedrock.
  • Under the hood updates to build distribution pipeline to make build delivery more reliable.
  • Update to how News items tagged with multiple games shows up.
  • Fix to bug relating to Play button display.
  • Update to how new Launcher gathers entitlements to fix game entitlements not showing up correctly for some users, as well as improvements to how Launcher queries under the hood to access game entitlements.
  • Work to make Launcher Patch Notes easier to find.
  • Improved error messaging, both in general and relating to bug MCL-11754 (Launcher.dll not present).
  • Many other security & code fixes to help create a more stable user experience across all versions of the Launcher.

Bug fixes

  • MCL-17399 - Launcher process does not quit and becomes unresponsive after closing game in macOS
  • MCL-19949 - Skin preview doesn't show 2nd layer from the inside
  • MCL-20216 - The minecraft launcher cannot connect to minecraft services
  • MCL-13539 - Creates empty folder
  • MCL-11754 - Launcher.dll not present

2.2.11698 2022-03-23

Tweaks and improvements

  • Added improved timeout to login process to avoid forever spinning during login failure.
  • Fixed bug that left processes running after Launcher close, making Launcher unable to re-launch.
  • Some in-Launcher FAQ content had been pushed to Crowdin for localization.
  • Fix to Dungeons install dialog.
  • Fixes to offline mode issues, including adding updated error/fail state during login attempt while offline.
  • Various additional stability and reliability improvements.

Bug fixes

  • MCL-21094 - Inconsistency in usage of hypen in "Third-party licenses"
  • MCL-20703 - "Patch notes" in Java Edition has a lowercase 'n'
  • MCL-20088 - Several mentionings of "Minecraft: Java Edition" within the new launcher strings are spelled inconsistently
  • MCL-18076 - Snapshots option disabled in patch notes menu
  • MCL-21080 - Launcher does not allow quoted paths in java path
  • MCL-20196 - Cyrillic "Ө" and "Ү" characters are not supported by the pixelated font

2.2.11103 2022-03-01

Tweaks and improvements

  • Fixes for many miscellaneous under-the-hood stability and reliability issues.
  • Bug fixes related to the Mojang to Microsoft Account migration.
  • Made some error messages clearer and hopefully more useful.
  • Fix to volume install dialog default logic.
  • Updated some textures/blocks in the installations icon list that were outdated.
  • Added mouseover tooltip to "Clean up cached account tokens" advanced settings button.

Bug fixes

  • MCL-20768 - Setting username from within Launcher limits name to 13 characters
  • MCL-21101 - Z-fighting can be seen where the legs and torsos of player models in the "Skins" tab intersect one another
  • MCL-19984 - Java Edition shows Demo with active Xbox Game Pass subscription
  • MCL-20491 - Game stuck on "making things awesome" screen

2.2.10677 2022-02-19

Tweaks and improvements

  • Fixes to more user launch issues, crashes & various bugs. We are working on making things as awesome as possible.
  • "Show historical versions of Java" checkbox wasn't working; now it should be.
  • Fix to some Launcher issues in offline mode; should be working better now.
  • Working on a lot more stability, login & structural improvements. More coming very, very soon!

Bug fixes

  • MCL-21096 - Missing page after clicking "Read More" in "Log In" page

2.2.10271 2022-02-09

Tweaks and improvements

  • Fixes to some user launch issues, crashes & big, scary bugs. We've been hard at work on making sure the Launcher works better for users - new Launcher and old Launcher alike.
  • Fixes to some links from the Launcher which were pointing to the wrong places.

Bug fixes

  • MCL-17983 - Outdated ore textures in installation icon dropdown
  • MCL-21061 - Instead of using saved password I now have to enter two passwords
  • MCL-13519 - Launcher fails to launch game and then incorrectly claims that the game is already running

2.2.9716 2022-01-31

Tweaks and improvements

  • Fixes to several crashes and under the hood user issues.
  • Fixed loading problem that sometimes occurred during a game installation.
  • Preview images on Bedrock tab were low resolution; updated them with beautiful, less blurry versions.

Bug fixes

  • MCL-20855 - Using Tab key in Game Output will select two invisible "buttons"
  • MCL-17395 - The EN_US strings, "Credits and Third party licenses" and "Third party licenses", are both missing a hyphen between the words "Third" and "party"

2.2.7265 2021-11-02

Tweaks and improvements

We've been hard at work getting a new Launcher ready for you - and here we go!

  • Released new version of the Minecraft Launcher that is distributed by the Microsoft/Xbox Store.
  • Minecraft for Windows now in the Launcher
  • Minecraft Dungeons from Microsoft Store now in the Launcher
  • New Minecraft Launcher now in the Microsoft Store & Xbox - this is the newest version of the Launcher for Windows 10 & Windows 11 users! Get it here: https://aka.ms/DownloadNewLauncher.
  • Xbox Game Pass for PC subscribers who are on a Windows 10 or Windows 11 device and are using the new Launcher from the Microsoft Store can now play Java, Bedrock and Dungeons under Game Pass!

Under the hood updates:

  • Updated how accounts work in the Launcher
  • Fixed a bunch of UI bugs

Bug Fixes

  • Fixes to the way the Launcher interacts with your entitlements to various games, especially in relation to if you are a Game Pass subscriber.
  • More fixes coming to ensure your new Launcher experience is a positive one!

Thank you!

  • And as always, thanks to the players & community who help make Minecraft great!

2.2.7447 2021-11-11

Tweaks and improvements

Fixes to the new Launcher in particular available via the Microsoft Store, though some apply to all versions of the Launcher:

  • Fixed crashing/BSOD issue on Windows 11.
  • Fixed issue where Java game would fail to create worlds, or crash after startup.
  • Fixed several issues relating to MSA sign-in success.
  • Fixes to how settings were being saved.
  • Reduced frequency and intensity of Upgrade messaging from previous Launcher.
  • Fixed issue that was forcing users to re-sign in every time they loaded the new Launcher.
  • Fixed bug that prevented new Launcher from being installed on drives other than C:
  • Updated and added some new translations to the Launcher.

Bug fixes

  • MCL-19350 - Alex's Default Skin Library Preview Shows an Inaccurate Version of Alex's Skin
  • MCL-19814 - Some buttons bring user to nonexistent pages/use outdated URLs
  • MCL-19387 - Important information about migrating accounts was not put on Crowdin for translation

Thank you to our great community and our amazing community moderators as we move into this new, exciting phase of Launcher-ness and beyond! We are working tirelessly to help create a great experience, both in the new Launcher version and in the pre-existing Launcher versions!

2.2.7957 2021-11-22

Tweaks and improvements

  • Fixed a few under the hood things to help the Launcher, new and old, run better.

Bug fixes

  • MCL-19840 - Mac: Get "Something went wrong" when trying to log in. Fingers crossed, this should address the problem many of you have been having.
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And please know: We do pay close attention to feedback, forums & bug reports so we can constantly be working to make your Minecraft experience as great as possible! And thank you to everyone for your ongoing love for Minecraft!

2.2.8116 2021-12-12

Tweaks and improvements

  • Fixes & updates to how New Windows Launcher manages mods & save files.
  • Fixed bug where if you clicked "Add Account" & quickly closed the login window, you would see an error message. That shouldn't happen anymore.
  • Improvements to post-Microsoft Account migration flow.
  • Users new to Java will now be prompted to create a Java gamertag when they navigate to the Skins Java tab.

Bug fixes

  • MCL-19986 - Launcher loses all saved installations after changing to the MS Store version
  • MCL-20219 - Launcher problem (Java gamertag issue on Skins tab)

2.2.8908 2022-01-18

Tweaks and improvements

  • Updated how checkboxes within Installations tab work.
  • Updated user sign out flow for Mojang account users when they migrate to Microsoft Account.

Bug fixes

  • MCL-20282 - Minecraft for Windows' uninstall warning is reused from Dungeons
  • MCL-20247 - Can't change version
  • MCL-18431 - Skin preview doesn't show transparent pixels
  • MCL-19984 - Java Edition shows Demo with active Xbox Game Pass subscription.

2.2.8545 2021-12-19

Tweaks and improvements

  • A few small UI fixes & updates; doing some housekeeping before the end of the year.
  • Some updates to make sure you are all aware of exciting things happening in the games!

Bug fixes

  • Working on some fixes that many of you in the community have been asking about lately - some things we intend to release in the New Year, because the fixes are a little trickier than you might expect.

2.2.5519 2021-09-21

Tweaks and improvements

  • Released patch designed to address user installation issues. If you're an impacted user, after loading the Launcher you will see a short series of popups walking you through an installation. This is a very important patch so please do accept this if you do see it.
  • Various under-the-hood improvements that will improve security & make your Launcher run even more like a finely tuned racecar.

Bug Fixes

  • MCL-18924 - I have to log in every time the launcher is opened
  • MCL-17721 - Dropdown windows in Launcher do not respond
  • Fixed how News checkboxes work; now state is saved if you tab away, and if all are unselected it shows all News items.

Thank you!

  • And as always, thanks to the players & community who help make Minecraft great!

2.2.3965 2021-08-02

Tweaks and improvements

  • Release focused on addressing some important bugs!

Bug Fixes

  • MCL-18214 - Minecraft launcher does not work ("Sorry, something went terribly wrong and you probably encountered a bug")
  • MCL-17557 - Holding windows & clicking on buttons in the MCL
  • MCL-17454 - Can't add skins to library

Thank you!

  • And as always, thanks to the players & community who help make Minecraft great!

2.2.3555 2021-07-15

Tweaks and improvements

  • Interim build release with updates to the login process. This will cause all users to have to re-login.

Thank you!

  • As always, thanks to the players & community who help make Minecraft great!

2.2.3201 2021-06-22

Tweaks and improvements

  • Updated error messaging to support migration from Mojang accounts to Microsoft accounts.
  • Updated text and improved Linux stability.

Thank you!

  • This is an iterative release to support workflows relating to migration from Mojang accounts to Microsoft accounts.

2.2.3125 2021-06-10

Tweaks and improvements

  • Fixed an issue with Windows not logging 'proper looking' paths in logs.
  • Various fixes on MacOS builds to improve reliability
  • Updated bootstrapper to remove dependency on vcruntime140.DLL.
  • Added additional logging to catch CDN problems.
  • In support of the Caves & Cliffs update, improved error messaging to help users ensure they're on the correct Java Runtime.
  • Updated main Java Launcher page to Caves & Cliffs image. Enjoy your Caves & Cliffs!
  • Updated how some buttons work to reduce long localization strings causing UI problems.

Bug fixes

  • MCL-17433 - First three columns of launcher log are displayed darker than they were previously
  • MCL-17472 - Several search fields in the launcher are not selected when clicking on the search icon
  • MCL-17281 - Launcher won't load
  • MCL-17346 - News article images momentarily disappear and show their filename when clearing a search or category

Thank you!

  • Once again, thank you to the community for continuing to provide feedback and bug reporting!

2.2.2806 2021-05-25

Tweaks and improvements

  • Fixed an issue with Windows not logging 'proper looking' paths in logs.
  • Various fixes on MacOS builds to improve reliability
  • Updated bootstrapper to remove dependency on vcruntime140.DLL.
  • Added additional logging to catch CDN problems.

Bug fixes

  • MCL-17433 - First three columns of launcher log are displayed darker than they were previously
  • MCL-17472 - Several search fields in the launcher are not selected when clicking on the search icon
  • MCL-17281 - Launcher won't load

Thank you!

  • Thank you to the community for continuing to provide feedback and bug reporting!

2.2.3106 2021-06-08

Tweaks and improvements

  • In support of the Caves & Cliffs update, improved error messaging to help users ensure they're on the correct Java Runtime.

2.2.2529 2021-03-25

Tweaks and improvements

  • Fixed an issue where the launcher would lose track of the Dungeons installation and ask for a fresh installation when data already exists on the disk.
  • MSA sign in window will now automatically be closed when the main launcher window is closed.
  • Fixed an issue where the installation button for dungeons could become unresponsive.
  • Fixed an issue where Pause and Cancel buttons may be missing after uninstalling and then reinstalling Minecraft Dungeons.
  • Added --disableGPU and --debugGPU command line flags.
  • We've added a Manage Profile menu item (if you own Minecraft: Java Edition) that takes you to our website. It should make it easier for you to manage your Minecraft Profile (such as changing your name) if you use a Microsoft Account!
  • We've tweaked the search bar in installations to look the same as on other pages. The button to add a new installation has moved down a bit.
  • Improved the login screen for languages that have long text strings.
  • Highlighted notes are now only shown in a timed interval. "Two games, one Launcher" is thus no longer shown.
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Bug fixes

  • MCL-17216 - Window insides keeps shrinking now its transparent (thanks Aaron Brown)
  • MCL-16924 - Page change animation is not played after switching between Settings tabs for the first time (thanks Mark Derickson)
  • MCL-17255 - .minecraft can no longer be a symlink (thanks Timothy Southwick)

2.2.2311 2021-03-10

Tweaks and improvements

  • Fixed an issue where the installation button for dungeons could become unresponsive.
  • We've added the option to disable hardware acceleration for the Launcher. This should fix some issues related to hybrid graphics and offloading.
  • Have you wondered what happened to Steve on the Minecraft: Java Edition image? Yeah, so did we. So we decided to name the hoglin Steve. Steve, the unofficial Minecraft Launcher pet.

Bug fixes

  • MCL-17220 - Launcher hard crashes when using a custom Java installation with modded instances (thanks modmuss50)
  • MCL-17125 - Launcher window blank/black when using dedicated GPU (thanks Michael D Freeman)
  • MCL-17155 - Launcher doesn't respect HOME variable (thanks Merlijn Sebrechts)

2.2.2161 2021-03-01

Big changes!

  • A major overhaul is being introduced to the launcher, with an upgraded version of Chromium.
  • We are introducing automatic update functionality on linux (similar to macOS and Windows).
  • Because of the Chromium update, our ability to support Mac OS 10.9 is coming to an end. Please consider updating your operating system to continue to get updates to the launcher.

Bug fixes

  • MCL-17045 - Game crashes directly after launch (caused by Optifine) (thanks Tegel)
  • MCL-17053 - Flames of the Nether DLC news article was incorrectly sized (thanks Mark Derickson)
  • MCL-15849 - Launcher uses outdated Chrome version for sign-in (thanks MMK21)
  • MCL-17098 - Animation of Minecraft Dungeons Play button breaks said button (thanks Bob Smith)

Other

  • This release is creeper approved and cat-proof.

2.2.2008 2021-02-24

Tweaks and improvements

  • Improved loading of patch note images.
  • The filters set in Installations/Settings have been decoupled from the list on the Play page. The list now contains all your installations, in the order you played them last.
  • Moved around some 1s and 0s to make the launcher cleaner, under the hood.

Bug fixes

  • MCL-16922 – Inconsistent capitalization of the word 'launcher' in new settings (thanks Mark Derickson)

2.2.1862 2021-02-16

Tweaks and improvements

  • More swooshing! We have now added transitions between all our pages in the Launcher. To prevent motion sickness you can enable (and disable) transitions under settings. Transitions come disabled by default.
  • The filter for historical versions has moved in under settings. Be mindful when you run these versions to not corrupt your world saves!
  • Patch notes content is now locally cached, in case you lose internet connection and want to read it again
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Bug fixes

  • Login toast message now respects account migration dates (thanks Asriel)
  • MCL-16797 - Sculk sensor changes in 21w05a patch notes are not properly formatted (thanks Mark Derickson)
  • MCL-15385 - Immediate crash on run Debian (thanks Aman Khanna)

2.2.1768 2021-02-11

Tweaks and improvements

  • We've started working on adding animations to the Launcher. The game logos now have a nice bounce effect and the play button transitions to the corner. Swooosh!
  • New design for patch notes for Minecraft: Java Edition
  • Add support for Russian (pre-revolutionary) in the Launcher
  • Added Patch Notes tab for Minecraft Dungeons
  • Changed direction of fullscreen dialog animation
  • Enable localization of "No matching results" string on news page
  • Don't fancy a cup of Java? Have one anyway. This is how the Launcher used to work - you got Java runtime as soon as you installed it. Now we will only install JRE if you start Minecraft: Java Edition. We figured you might not want it if you only play Minecraft Dungeons.
  • Removed Herobrine from Java Alpha 1.0.16_02

Bug fixes

  • Removed arrow animation on disabled dropdown when hovering
  • MCL-16538 - Unable to launch Minecraft Launcher (thanks Jeremy Martinez)
  • MCL-16661 - "Play" button can still be pressed while disabled (thanks MMK21)

2.2.1431 2021-01-28

Tweaks and improvements

  • Improved checksum mismatch handling
  • Removed stickyness for non-play buttons
  • Removed extra right-padding on installation list items
  • Only highlight 'news page' news on news page
  • Vertically center Minecraft Dungeons background image
  • Reapplied pineapple to pizza

Bug fixes

  • Regaining connection to Minecraft Services no longer throws 'Unable to fetch news'
  • MCL-16344 - Scroll up bug (thanks Mask3D_WOLF)
  • MCL-16041 - Help buttons to feedback site use inconsistent links (thanks Mark Derickson)
  • MCL-11214 - Latest Snapshot unticked but the Snapshot profile is there if latest version is release (thanks Andriano24)

2.2.1259 2021-01-14

Tweaks and improvements

  • Scaled Alex to be almost 3 blocks tall on the hero image

Bug fixes

  • We've made changes to account initiation, which hopefully should fix grey-screen issue
  • Fixed spacing issue for key golemn when using right-to-left languages
  • Added external opening icon for patch notes links
  • MCL-16374 - Minecraft opens twice (thanks Henry Pestrene)
  • MCL-16349 - Launcher temporarily is offline after logging in and out of a Mojang account while a Microsoft account is logged in (thanks Mark Derickson)

2.2.1164 2021-01-07

Tweaks and improvements

  • Breaking news! We've redesigned how news articles are displayed. You find news for your favorite game under its own page, or all collectively under News
  • The play button is now sticky
  • Minecraft: Java Edition profile name is back next to the play button. This should make it easier for you that have multiple Microsoft Accounts
  • 'No cape' translatable
  • Minecraft version manifest fetching now triggers on reconnection
  • Removed pineapple on pizza

Bug fixes

  • Deleting skins with very long names no longer escapes modal
  • MCL-15652 - Disabling Wi-Fi while the Microsoft login page is open without any information entered and pressing the Back button results in -106 error message (thanks Mark Derickson)
  • MCL-16222 - Launcher "fails to respond" (swirling symbol) (thanks Walter Wilson)

2.2.911 2020-12-09

Tweaks and improvements

  • Add Account migration FAQ
  • Add Open game directory button to Minecraft: Java Edition installations
  • Various accessibility fixes for dialogs throughout the launcher
  • Default "Modded" checkbox is checked
  • Add disclaimer toast about account migration login screen

Bug fixes

  • Fix issue with adding new users to the launcher
  • Fix issue with opening directories on macOS
  • MCL-15868 - The latest version of MC is replaced with a modified one (thanks Алексей)

2.2.877 2020-12-09

Tweaks and improvements

  • Add information about the deprecation of the Minecraft Dungeons launcher

2.2.743 2020-11-27

It's an exciting day – the Minecraft Launcher now supports both Microsoft and Mojang accounts! That means you're able to play both Minecraft: Java Edition and Minecraft Dungeons from the same place. Sliced bread, consider yourself dethroned.

General Updates

  • Add warnings when starting versions of Minecraft that might not support the latest in-game player safety features
  • Add "Modded" as a filter option to Java installations
  • Improvements to Java installations search field
  • Add suggestion to switch account if you own a game on another account
  • Layout improvements to Minecraft: Java Edition play page
  • Change background of Minecraft: Java Edition play page (thanks r/Minecraft for the height fixes discussion that brought this to light)
  • Resolved an issue where the launcher will not open if you have a game running
  • Layout improvements to Settings pages
  • Resolved an issue where the default skins in the launcher was not the same as in the game
  • Removed odd/even color on log window
  • Fixed issues related to text length and screen width in the help section
  • Minor updates to texts in the installer

Community bugs fixed

  • MCL-15655 - Account list does not update after switching accounts without restarting the Launcher (thanks Mark Derickson)
  • MCL-15714 - Give feedback: Minecraft Dungeons link in Help menu takes users to non-existent page (thanks Mark Derickson)
  • MCL-15715 - Mojang Support Twitter account link is not properly capitalized (thanks Mark Derickson)
  • MCL-15654 - Info about Mojang Account (Email) is missing a comma after 'Otherwise' (thanks Mark Derickson)
  • MCL-15668 - FAQ/Support Center link directs users to help.mojang.com (thanks Mark Derickson)
  • MCL-15646 - Modded versions do not show up when only they are filtered to show up (thanks W_Wolfie)
  • MCL-15401 - Clicking the Forgot Password link on the login page takes user to the minecraft.net homepage (thanks Mark Derickson)
  • MCL-15376 - useCoreError/index.tsx:84 uses the term "login", when it should say "log in" (thanks Kyle Cuthbert)

2.2.327 2020-11-02

  • Preparations for merging Minecraft and Minecraft Dungeons launchers.
  • Fix an issue where the launcher could get in a state where game ownership could not be established without signing-out and signing-in again.
  • Hide main window when launching Minecraft Dungeons.
  • Make offline sign-in faster when no network connectivity is detected.

2.1.17784 2020-10-20

  • Enable IPv6 support
  • Improve DNS resolution stability
  • Updated UI dependencies
  • Accessibility improvements

2.1.16101 2020-07-22

Minecraft Dungeons

  • Fix Dungeons install location validation when determining if chosen location is under the Launcher installation path

Minecraft Java Edition

  • MCL-1440: Ignore a few system environment variables that could potentially restrict Minecraft resource utilization

2.1.15850 2020-07-01

  • Remove GConf package dependency on Linux
  • Enable dynamic content caching
  • Improve Dungeons download progress handling
  • Better handling of storage space related errors
  • Consider new Minecraft Dungeons save folder when uninstalling the game
  • Add space reservation during product install
  • Determine Launcher window dimensions based on desired "client area", on Windows
  • Fix issue where Launcher was failing to start after receiving an update on Mac OS
  • Add "DLC" tab for Minecraft Dungeons
  • Remove external link icon from buttons
  • Add "Read more" button to Dungeons News highlight dialog
  • Make entitlement fetching a bit more resilient to failures
  • Style changes on Minecraft Dungeons news cards

2.1.15376 2020-06-09

  • Fix potential crash during Xbox Live sign-in
  • Fix issue where sometimes the Launcher process did not exit when the application was closed
  • Hides upsell content if Dungeons is installed

2.1.15230 2020-06-03

  • Add clarifying message about other platforms, if Minecraft Dungeons has already been purchased but the play button isn't visible

2.1.15167 2020-06-03

Tweaks and improvements

  • Improve error logging
  • Improve entitlement checking
  • Clarify copy for launcher updates
  • Microsoft Account login stability improvements
  • Add launcher release notes to Dungeons launcher
  • Only show disclaimer text about downloading the Dungeons launcher on the Windows version of the Minecraft: Java Edition launcher

Bug fixes

  • Fix bug so that log level tick boxes are now aligned vertically instead of horizontally
  • Fix bug with fluctuating progress bar during download and installation process

2.1.14931 2020-05-26

Tweaks and improvements

  • Change Dungeons default product name to Minecraft Dungeons
  • Update path validation for setting Minecraft Dungeons install location and update default path
  • Display error message in Minecraft Dungeons install dialog if the launcher fails to fetch product manifest
  • Updated translations
  • Handle fetching errors that happen in the background smoother
  • Handle errors related to invalid install locations for Minecraft Dungeons in install dialog
  • Remove Pause and Cancel buttons in progressbar when repairing Minecraft Dungeons
  • UI improvements and copy updates

Bug fixes

  • Fix bug with Launcher wiping install location when uninstalling (Minecraft Dungeons launcher)
  • Apply fix for always showing CTA button for Dungeons, both in Minecraft launcher and in Minecraft Dungeons launcher
  • Fix minor issue with polling dynamic content

2.1.14948 2020-05-27

  • Add disclaimer text about downloading the Minecraft Dungeons launcher to play the game in Dungeons page for Windows users

2.1.14401 2020-05-18

  • Better error handling with more informative messages.
  • MCL-13704 Remove potentially sensitive info from log
  • Migrated a few Launcher settings from launcher_profiles.json to launcher_settings.json
  • MCL-13293 adapt debian libpango dependency for package renaming
  • Updated Japanese translations
  • Lower translation threshold to 50%
  • Add external icon next to external links
  • Make Loading overlay cover whole login page
  • UI tweaks and minor bug fixes

2.1.13827 2020-04-09

What's new in the Launcher?

Introducing Launcher Release Notes. You can find them by clicking on "What's new?" in the About tab, under Settings.

  • Added Launcher Release Notes
  • Added Launcher Release Notes highlight dialog
  • Redesign About tab
  • Fix issue with maximum width of modal dialogs
  • Clarified some error messages related to downloading

2.1.13508 2020-03-31

  • Update icons in sidebar for games
  • Add pre-order link for Minecraft Dungeons

2.1.12874 2020-03-10

  • Fix potential crash when Launcher is closed during a download
  • Fix bug where the Launcher state is not persisted sometimes
  • Launch Minecraft Dungeons launcher from Minecraft Java launcher, if it is installed
  • Tooltip on "Open Launcher" button
  • Entitlement polling

2.1.12465 2020-02-26

  • MCL-13157 & MCL-13207: Attempt to mitigate issues with Xorg errors

2.1.12307 2020-02-21

Minecraft Dungeons in the launcher

We've added a page for Minecraft Dungeons page in the launcher. It's right under Minecraft: Java Edition in the sidebar. Go check it out!

Other tweaks and improvements

  • Add Minecraft Dungeons page (Sign up for Updates)
  • Fix download failure of file with hash mismatch
  • Remove error when failing to download release manifests for components that are not the main component.
  • Fix layout issue with progressbar
  • Fix version appData get bug
  • Add alert messaging
  • Fix a bug where users got through our webgl check