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.

Though Minecraft Java Edition can be downloaded and installed using Mojang's official launcher, the same can be achieved via custom launchers.

If you’re a Mac user and want to play that blocky sandbox game everyone knows, you’re not alone. But if you’ve tried launching it on macOS, you’ve probably hit a few roadblocks. Some versions don’t ...

Minecraft is a survival game that can be played on almost any device. Mojang's official launcher can be downloaded to play the Java Edition on Windows and Mac devices.

Minecraft players struggle to play Java Edition with the new Launcher causing log-in difficulties and long download times.

Run Minecraft Java on your Steam Deck with my straightforward step-by-step guide, using Prism Launcher to keep things simple.

On PC, Minecraft uses its own dedicated launcher, giving you access to Java Edition, Bedrock Edition, Minecraft Dungeons, and Minecraft Legends all in one place.