In 2020, developers announced a major update to Minecraft: Java Edition. Minecraft servers Players will soon have to switch from a Mojang account to a Microsoft account to continue playing. This is "soon" in terms of relative time, since we're still not quite at the deadline, but the developers have just confirmed the date and sent out the final call for account migration. As as of March 10, you'll not be able to play Minecraft: Java Edition with a Mojang account. The developers want everyone to switch to Microsoft accounts for "improved security and player safety", and they're enticing gamers to switch by offering free Minecraft capes. Here are the complete details about how you can migrate your account. Minecraft servers Java Edition will be supported as normal following the change, and will remain a separate entity from Bedrock. This is only a consolidation of the account system. You'll be able keep your old username, too but you'll need to have an Xbox gamertag to go with it. Minecraft servers
