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

If players already have Java Edition installed, they simply need to download Optifine for the version of the game they're using (like the recent 1.20.1 update) and run the accompanying .jar file.

You'll need a Microsoft account to download Minecraft but that's no sweat to do. Choosing between the two versions, Java and ...

Install all Minecraft versions (Bedrock Edition, Java Edition, Education Edition, Classic) on Chromebook (ChromeOS), with or without Linux by following these instructions.

While you can install Minecraft: Java Edition on a Chromebook, it is a bit time-consuming. That being said, here is what you need to do to install Minecraft: Java Edition: ...

We already have a guide on how to install Java Minecraft on the Steam Deck, but I'm here to show you how to get Bedrock Minecraft for those who can't live without the multi-device version of the game.