Mojang has released yet another Minecraft 1.19.2 update for Java Edition. This is the second incremental update released soon after the first that brought in several changes and bug fixes.

Minecraft: Java Edition's latest snapshot (22w45a) has been released, bringing plenty of changes and quality-of-life improvements to the popular sandbox game.

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.

“Starting June 7, all players that have either Java Edition or Bedrock Edition will receive the edition they do not currently own for free, right in the Minecraft Launcher,” Mojang said.

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

You'll need a Microsoft account to download Minecraft but that's no sweat to do. Choosing between the two versions, Java and Bedrock, is much easier than it used to be. There is no wrong choice as ...

First, launch up Minecraft Java Edition via the Minecraft Launcher. Once you’ve done this, locate the Installations tab at the top. Click this to open a different panel.

The Java edition of Minecraft is not free to play, and this will likely never change since it is still the most popular version despite the release of the Bedrock Edition that aims to replace it.

If you experience such an issue in the Minecraft Java edition, here are the solutions that will help you. Why does Minecraft Launcher say Failed to create profile?

Mojang Studios have announced the Minecraft PC Bundle, a package deal that will give Xbox Game Pass for PC users access to both the Java Edition and the Bedrock Edition of Minecraft.