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 demo version of the game.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.

One can launch multiple instances of the game by pressing the 'Play' button whilst the game is running.The main 'Play' section allows the user to download (if needed) and launch Minecraft: Java Edition with the 'Play' button, and also includes an installation selection on the left (which sorts installations by last played), the user's Java Edition username on the right, and a list of the latest news for the game from below. By clicking on it, users can manage or log out of their active account, and see a 'Help' page with various links to helpful resources. The top left corner of the Minecraft Launcher contains the user's Xbox gamertag for the currently active account (which might differ from their Minecraft: Java Edition username). On the left side, a 'News' tab, a tab for each game, and the Minecraft Launcher 'Settings' tab can be seen. If a user attempts to log in with a Mojang Studios or legacy Minecraft account, they will be directed to migrate to a Microsoft account. Subsequent logins can be done in the 'Settings' tab. On the initial login screen, users must log in with a pre-existing Microsoft account, otherwise they can create a new one by clicking the link. 7 Uninstalling the old Minecraft Unified Launcher.

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