The Minecraft Launcher is your all-in-one tool for playing Minecraft Java Edition, Minecraft Bedrock Edition, Minecraft Dungeons, and Minecraft Legends. Instead of juggling separate downloads, everything runs from one launcher.
Before this launcher existed, Windows players had to find and install different game versions separately. Now you just pick what you want from the left panel and launch it. For new players especially, this saves a lot of confusion.
What You Get
- Switch between Java and Bedrock editions instantly
- Multiple player profiles
- Automatic updates
- Offline mode support (first launch requires internet)
- Play any version from old Alpha builds to current releases
- Manage mods with Forge and Fabric support
- Change your skin without leaving the launcher
- Access snapshots and experimental versions
- Auto-update Java libraries like LWJGL
- Available in 57 languages
System Requirements
You’ll need Java or the Java Runtime Environment installed.
Platform Support
- Windows 10, 11 (Bedrock, Java, Dungeons, Legends)
- Windows 7, 8 (Java Edition only)
- macOS (Java Edition only)
- Linux (Java Edition only)
Installation
Download the installer for your system, run it, and follow the setup prompts. Once installed, sign in with your Microsoft account and you’re ready to play.
Download Minecraft Launcher
For Windows 10 & 11
Download MinecraftInstaller.exe
For Windows 7 & 8 (Legacy)
Download MinecraftInstaller.msi