Minecraft Java Edition Now Requires a Microsoft Account

It's all about increasing security and ensuring all Minecraft games on PC are connected to the same account.
It's all about increasing security and ensuring all Minecraft games on PC are connected to the same account.

So basically I can't play MC without an internet connection in the new launcher : r/Minecraft

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