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	== ''Minecraft Dungeons II'' ==		== ''Minecraft Dungeons II'' ==
	This tab appears shortly delayed after the launcher has been started. It shows some screenshots from ''[[Minecraft:Minecraft Dungeons II]]'' as well as a link to wishlist it on the Xbox store. The page features animations and an embed for the trailer. There are also 8 noteblocks, which can be activated. If the activation sequence is correct, multiple secret events can be triggered~~. For more information~~, ~~see ''~~[[Minecraft:~~Minecraft~~ Dungeons II]]~~'' (Trivia)~~.		This tab appears shortly delayed after the launcher has been started. It shows some screenshots from ''[[Minecraft:Minecraft Dungeons II]]'' as well as a link to wishlist it on the Xbox store. The page features animations and an embed for the trailer. There are also 8 noteblocks, which can be activated. If the activation sequence is correct, multiple secret events can be triggered, which are part of an [[Minecraft:Dungeons II:ARG\|ARG]].

	== ''Minecraft Dungeons'' ==		== ''Minecraft Dungeons'' ==

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	== ''Minecraft: Java Edition'' ==		== ''Minecraft: Java Edition'' ==
	[[File:Launcher JE tab.png\|alt=The default view of the Minecraft: Java Edition on the Minecraft Launcher\|thumb\|The default view of the ''Minecraft: Java Edition'' on the Minecraft Launcher]]		[[File:Launcher JE tab.png\|alt=The default view of the Minecraft: Java Edition on the Minecraft Launcher\|thumb\|The default view of the ''Minecraft: Java Edition'' on the Minecraft Launcher]] [[File:Launcher_Demo.png\|alt=The Minecraft: Java Edition page on the Minecraft Launcher if you have not purchased the game yet.\|thumb\|The default view of the ''Minecraft: Java Edition'' on the Minecraft Launcher if you have not purchased the game yet.]]
	There are 5 tabs on the [[Minecraft:Java Edition]] page: Play, Installations, Realms, Skins, and Patch notes.		There are 5 tabs on the [[Minecraft:Java Edition]] page: Play, Installations, Realms, Skins, and Patch notes.

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	* One can launch multiple instances of the game by pressing the "Play" button while the game is running.		* One can launch multiple instances of the game by pressing the "Play" button while the game is running.
	* If the device is not connected to the internet, the game can be run in offline mode, but only if the game has been initially downloaded.		* If the device is not connected to the internet, the game can be run in offline mode, but only if the game has been initially downloaded.
	* If the user isn't logged into an account that has purchased the game, the "Play" button appears as a "Buy ~~now~~" button that links to Buy Minecraft on Minecraft.net.		* If the user isn't logged into an account that has purchased the game, the "Play" button appears as a "Buy Now" button that links to Buy Minecraft on Minecraft.net.

	There is also a "Patch notes" section where the patch notes of the game's update can be seen, including the snapshots (if enabled).		There is also a "Patch notes" section where the patch notes of the game's update can be seen, including the snapshots (if enabled).

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	* One can launch multiple instances of the game by pressing the "Play" button while the game is running.		* One can launch multiple instances of the game by pressing the "Play" button while the game is running.
	* If the device is not connected to the internet, the game can be run in offline mode, but only if the game has been initially downloaded.		* If the device is not connected to the internet, the game can be run in offline mode, but only if the game has been initially downloaded.
	* If the user isn't logged into an account that has purchased the game, the "Play" button appears as a "~~Play demo~~" button that ~~downloads and launches the [[~~Minecraft~~:demo version]] of the game~~.		* If the user isn't logged into an account that has purchased the game, the "Play" button appears as a "Buy now" button that links to Buy Minecraft on Minecraft.net.

	There is also a "Patch notes" section where the patch notes of the game's update can be seen, including the snapshots (if enabled).		There is also a "Patch notes" section where the patch notes of the game's update can be seen, including the snapshots (if enabled).

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	== History ==		== History ==
	{{Hatnote\|The Launcher is a separate piece of software from ''Minecraft''. For its versions history, see [[Minecraft:Launcher version history]].}}		{{Hatnote\|The Launcher is a separate piece of software from ''Minecraft''. For its versions history, see [[Minecraft:Launcher version history]].}}

	~~=== Java applets ===~~
	'''Java applets''' were the original way to run ''Minecraft''. It worked using a {{W\|Web browser\|web browser}}, and was used by some players to play the game,<ref>https://jvm-gaming.org/t/browser-applet-games/36314/2</ref> even after the ''[[Minecraft:Minecraft Launcher]]'' was introduced.
	* This software had a size of around 4.5 MB, excluding additional assets.
	* The applet version relied on the Java plugin, which was later considered insecure and then discontinued.<ref>https://www.fortinet.com/blog/industry-trends/java-browser-plugin-is-dead-long-live-html5</ref>
	* The applet was often used to violate the ''Minecraft'' [https://www.minecraft.net/eula EULA].

	=== ''Java Edition'' ===		=== ''Java Edition'' ===
	{{HistoryTable		{{HistoryTable
	\|{{HistoryLine\|java classic}}		\|{{HistoryLine\|java classic}}
	\|{{HistoryLine\|\|0.0.11a\|''Minecraft'' was announced on TIGSource,<ref>https://forums.tigsource.com/index.php?topic=6273.msg200782#msg200782</ref> and linked to a page on mojang.com.}}		\|{{HistoryLine\|\|0.0.11a\|''Minecraft'' was announced on TIGSource,<ref>https://forums.tigsource.com/index.php?topic=6273.msg200782#msg200782</ref> and linked to a page on mojang.com, where the game was hosted as an [[Minecraft:applet]].}}
	\|{{HistoryLine\|\|0.0.13a\|''Minecraft'' was moved to [[Minecraft:Minecraft.net]].<ref>https://forums.tigsource.com/index.php?topic=6273.msg203297#msg203297</ref>}}		\|{{HistoryLine\|\|0.0.13a\|''Minecraft'' was moved to [[Minecraft:Minecraft.net]].<ref>https://forums.tigsource.com/index.php?topic=6273.msg203297#msg203297</ref>}}
	\|{{HistoryLine\|java infdev}}		\|{{HistoryLine\|java infdev}}

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	[[File:Minecraft Launcher Xbox Horizontal Key Art.jpg\|thumb\|width=250x250\|Key art by Mojang Studios]]		[[File:Minecraft Launcher Xbox Horizontal Key Art.jpg\|thumb\|width=250x250\|Key art by Mojang Studios]]

	The '''''Minecraft Launcher''''' is the main game downloader and launcher for ''[[Minecraft: Java Edition]]'' and one of the game downloaders and launchers for {{BE}}, {{MCD}}, and {{MCL}}. It is available for {{w\|Microsoft Windows\|Windows}}, {{w\|macOS}} and {{w\|Linux}}, but ''Minecraft: Bedrock Edition'' and ''Minecraft Legends'' can be played only on Windows 10 ~~& 11~~, and ''Minecraft Dungeons'' only on Windows 7 or later.		The '''''Minecraft Launcher''''' is the main game downloader and launcher for ''[[Minecraft: Java Edition]]'' and one of the game downloaders and launchers for {{BE}}, {{MCD}}, and {{MCL}}. It is available for {{w\|Microsoft Windows\|Windows}}, {{w\|macOS}} and {{w\|Linux}}, but ''Minecraft: Bedrock Edition'' and ''Minecraft Legends'' can be played only on Windows 10 or later, and ''Minecraft Dungeons'' only on Windows 7 or later.

	== Features ==		== Features ==
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	File:Minecraft Launcher MS Icon.png\|''Minecraft Launcher for Windows'' app icon		File:Minecraft Launcher MS Icon.png\|''Minecraft Launcher for Windows'' app icon
	File:Legacy MCL icon.png\|''Minecraft Unified Launcher'' app icon		File:Legacy MCL icon.png\|''Minecraft Unified Launcher'' app icon
	File:Minecraft Launcher Logo.png\|''Minecraft Launcher'' app icon on ~~Mac-OS~~		File:Minecraft Launcher Logo.png\|''Minecraft Launcher'' app icon on macOS
	File:MCL square key art.jpg\|''Minecraft Launcher'' Microsoft Store square key art		File:MCL square key art.jpg\|''Minecraft Launcher'' Microsoft Store square key art
	File:MCL vertical key art.png\|''Minecraft Launcher'' Microsoft Store vertical key art		File:MCL vertical key art.png\|''Minecraft Launcher'' Microsoft Store vertical key art

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	== ''Minecraft Dungeons II'' ==		== ''Minecraft Dungeons II'' ==
	This tab appears shortly delayed after the launcher has been started. It shows some screenshots from ''[[Minecraft:Minecraft Dungeons II]]'' as well as a link to wishlist it on the Xbox store. The page features animations and an embed for the trailer.		This tab appears shortly delayed after the launcher has been started. It shows some screenshots from ''[[Minecraft:Minecraft Dungeons II]]'' as well as a link to wishlist it on the Xbox store. The page features animations and an embed for the trailer. There are also 8 noteblocks, which can be activated. If the activation sequence is correct, multiple secret events can be triggered. For more information, see ''[[Minecraft:Minecraft Dungeons II]]'' (Trivia).

	== ''Minecraft Dungeons'' ==		== ''Minecraft Dungeons'' ==

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	[[Minecraft:ko:Minecraft 런처]]		[[Minecraft:ko:Minecraft 런처]]
			[[Minecraft:lzh:礦藝啟者]]
	[[Minecraft:nl:Minecraft launcher]]		[[Minecraft:nl:Minecraft launcher]]
	[[Minecraft:pl:Minecraft Launcher]]		[[Minecraft:pl:Minecraft Launcher]]

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	=== Java applets ===		=== Java applets ===
	'''Java applets''' were the original way to run ''Minecraft''. It worked using a {{W\|Web browser\|web browser}}, and was used by some players to play the game<ref>https://jvm-gaming.org/t/browser-applet-games/36314/2</ref>, even after the ''[[Minecraft:Minecraft Launcher]]'' was introduced.		'''Java applets''' were the original way to run ''Minecraft''. It worked using a {{W\|Web browser\|web browser}}, and was used by some players to play the game,<ref>https://jvm-gaming.org/t/browser-applet-games/36314/2</ref> even after the ''[[Minecraft:Minecraft Launcher]]'' was introduced.
	* This software had a size of around 4.5 MB, excluding additional assets.		* This software had a size of around 4.5 MB, excluding additional assets.
	* The applet version relied on the Java plugin, which was later considered insecure and then discontinued.<ref>https://www.fortinet.com/blog/industry-trends/java-browser-plugin-is-dead-long-live-html5</ref>		* The applet version relied on the Java plugin, which was later considered insecure and then discontinued.<ref>https://www.fortinet.com/blog/industry-trends/java-browser-plugin-is-dead-long-live-html5</ref>
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	{{HistoryTable		{{HistoryTable
	\|{{HistoryLine\|java classic}}		\|{{HistoryLine\|java classic}}
	\|{{HistoryLine\|\|0.0.11a\|''Minecraft'' was announced on TIGSource<ref>https://forums.tigsource.com/index.php?topic=6273.msg200782#msg200782</ref>, and linked to a page on mojang.com.}}		\|{{HistoryLine\|\|0.0.11a\|''Minecraft'' was announced on TIGSource,<ref>https://forums.tigsource.com/index.php?topic=6273.msg200782#msg200782</ref> and linked to a page on mojang.com.}}
	\|{{HistoryLine\|\|0.0.13a\|''Minecraft'' was moved to [[Minecraft:Minecraft.net]].<ref>https://forums.tigsource.com/index.php?topic=6273.msg203297#msg203297</ref>}}		\|{{HistoryLine\|\|0.0.13a\|''Minecraft'' was moved to [[Minecraft:Minecraft.net]].<ref>https://forums.tigsource.com/index.php?topic=6273.msg203297#msg203297</ref>}}
	\|{{HistoryLine\|java infdev}}		\|{{HistoryLine\|java infdev}}

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	[[File:Minecraft Launcher Xbox Horizontal Key Art.jpg\|thumb\|width=250x250\|Key art by Mojang Studios]]		[[File:Minecraft Launcher Xbox Horizontal Key Art.jpg\|thumb\|width=250x250\|Key art by Mojang Studios]]

	The '''''Minecraft Launcher''''' is the main game downloader and launcher for ''[[Minecraft: Java Edition]]'' and one of the game downloaders and launchers for {{BE}}, {{MCD}}, and {{MCL}}. It is available for {{w\|Microsoft Windows\|Windows}}, {{w\|macOS}} and {{w\|Linux}}, but ''Minecraft: Bedrock Edition'' and ''Minecraft Legends'' can be played only on Windows 10 ~~& 11~~, and ''Minecraft Dungeons'' only on Windows 7 or later.		The '''''Minecraft Launcher''''' is the main game downloader and launcher for ''[[Minecraft: Java Edition]]'' and one of the game downloaders and launchers for {{BE}}, {{MCD}}, and {{MCL}}. It is available for {{w\|Microsoft Windows\|Windows}}, {{w\|macOS}} and {{w\|Linux}}, but ''Minecraft: Bedrock Edition'' and ''Minecraft Legends'' can be played only on Windows 10 or later, and ''Minecraft Dungeons'' only on Windows 7 or later.

	== Features ==		== Features ==
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	File:Minecraft Launcher MS Icon.png\|''Minecraft Launcher for Windows'' app icon		File:Minecraft Launcher MS Icon.png\|''Minecraft Launcher for Windows'' app icon
	File:Legacy MCL icon.png\|''Minecraft Unified Launcher'' app icon		File:Legacy MCL icon.png\|''Minecraft Unified Launcher'' app icon
	File:Minecraft Launcher Logo.png\|''Minecraft Launcher'' app icon on ~~Mac-OS~~		File:Minecraft Launcher Logo.png\|''Minecraft Launcher'' app icon on macOS
	File:MCL square key art.jpg\|''Minecraft Launcher'' Microsoft Store square key art		File:MCL square key art.jpg\|''Minecraft Launcher'' Microsoft Store square key art
	File:MCL vertical key art.png\|''Minecraft Launcher'' Microsoft Store vertical key art		File:MCL vertical key art.png\|''Minecraft Launcher'' Microsoft Store vertical key art