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.

Microsoft has declared that beginning in 2021, you'll have to create a Microsoft account in order to play the game. Up until now, players with a Mojang account created through Minecraft: Java Edition ...

Time is running out for Mojang Accounts, and the reign of the Microsoft Account is near. When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission. Here’s how it works.