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

Minecraft gets new "unified" PC launcher for Bedrock, Java, and Dungeons "Instead of having separate launchers for the Bedrock and Java Edition, you will be able to start both versions of ...

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

Minecraft Java Edition is a free trial game. The Minecraft: Java Edition free trial is available on Android, PlayStation 4, PlayStation 3, Windows 10 and Vita. The length of the trial depends on ...

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.

As of today, players who download Minecraft through Xbox Game Pass for PC will play through the unified Minecraft Launcher that handles both the Java and Bedrock Editions.