Mojang's original version of Minecraft, which millions play, will now require a Microsoft to play for security's sake, Microsoft says.

This Fall, new Minecraft Java players will need to create a Microsoft account to log-in. Meanwhile, existing Mojang accounts will need to migrate in early 2021.

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 ...

Minecraft players who use a Mojang account or a legacy Minecraft account to play – and there’s a lot of them – will soon have to sign in to the Java edition of the game a different way to ...

MINECRAFT Java is a hugely popular game among children, but buying it isn't always as straightforward as it seems, especially if you're purchasing through a Microsoft Family Account.

All of Mojang's games, including Minecraft Java, will now require a Microsoft account News by Sherif Saed Contributing Editor Published on Oct. 22, 2020 Follow Minecraft ...

Your Minecraft account could be at risk unless you take action, as the Mojang classic completes migration from Java to the Minecraft Bedrock Edition.

To enhance security and safety, Mojang, the makers of MineCraft, will require players to have a Microsoft account starting in early 2021.

That’s why we’ve decided that moving forward, all of our games will require a Microsoft account to play – including Minecraft Java Edition," the post begins. "Why?