'Use alternate surface rendering', which uses a different kind of rendering surface to render the game faster on some devices.

Java 17 is now integrated into the launcher for running 1.17+.

Profiles are added! Now you can keep multiple setups of the game with different selected renderers, JVMs, and game directories.

Color selector for controls has been changed.

Controls have been reworked and improved and extended, gamepad latency is frame perfect.

failure to load shaders used by Minecraft 1.17+ and some server custom resourcepacks.

random crashes on pre-1.13 versions without VBO enabled.

GL4ES 1.1.4 was replaced with a custom fork, adding many features and bug fixes to it, such as.

VGPU and all variants of GL4ES 1.1.5 have been removed from the launcher.App now requires a premium account, otherwise installation of the game assets are denied from the launcher itself.Regardless of which edition you chose, after the installation is complete, all you have to do is click play and have fun in Minecraft. It’s also worth noting that Mojang is currently working on adding cross-platforming to Java, so in a few months, Java may be the definite go-to. However, Java is best for Minecraft mods, free texture packs, and skins. Bedrock or Windows is the best choice for cross-platform play, it supports using a game controller, and you also have access to the Minecraft Marketplace that lets you buy game textures, skins, or custom maps. If you’re unsure which edition you want, it’s important to note the following. Mojang is currently working on adding cross-platforming to Java, so this may be the definite go-to in a few months. You can install either one by clicking on the version you want and hitting the big green ‘install’ button in the bottom centre. In the Minecraft Launcher, there will be both “ Minecraft: Java Edition” and Minecraft for Windows in the left-hand sidebar. However, there is a difference in which version you install unless you want to install both. Unlike the old days, Minecraft Java edition and Bedrock (now known as Windows) edition are a package deal meaning you can’t mess up and accidentally purchase the wrong version. Now you have successfully downloaded the Minecraft Launcher and registered your Microsoft account, all that’s left is to download the version of Minecraft that you want.

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