A fresh way to play Java

Your next world
starts here.

A modern home for Minecraft Java. Pick your version, get your game files ready, and jump back into the worlds you love.

Windows · Node.js 20+ · Microsoft Edge · first launch needs internet

JAVA EDITION · 26.3

Built for Minecraft JavaWindows desktop launcher

Choose your accountMicrosoft or local offline profile

Clear install progressSee game files download as they arrive

Made for the next session

Less setup. More world.

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Keep your version, account, and play button together in one clean launcher window.

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Craft Launcher shows download stages and file progress while it prepares a version.

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Use Microsoft for Java multiplayer, or a local profile for offline single-player.

Windows launch package

ZIP includes the launcher script, Craft Launcher files, crafting-table logo, and setup notes.

Before you start

Extract the ZIP, then open Craft Launcher.cmd.
Requires Windows, Node.js 20 or newer, and Microsoft Edge.
Internet is needed to download Minecraft and its Java runtime. Multiplayer requires a Microsoft account that owns Minecraft Java Edition. Local profiles are for offline single-player.
This download contains readable source and a launch script, not a signed installer. Review the files before running them; don’t dismiss antivirus warnings.

Unofficial project: Craft Launcher is not affiliated with Mojang or Microsoft. Minecraft is a trademark of Microsoft Corporation.