

Realms for Java Edition is a separate service from Realms Plus for Bedrock Edition. For example, the addition of the obfuscation map, which is intended to make modding easier. Java Edition's code is more easily modified than the other editions, and so it has by far the most robust scenes for mods and custom servers. The launcher allows for separate profiles that are useful for mods, development versions, and old versions. In addition to the latest version and latest snapshot, most past versions of Java Edition are also available through the launcher. Logging in with a Mojang account (prior to account migration) or Microsoft account is required to play the game. Java Edition is available through the Minecraft Launcher along with Minecraft Dungeons. Java Edition is sold directly by Mojang Studios, so it does not have to go through platform holders' certification. The full release of the game (version 1.0.0 ) was on November 18, 2011, at MINECON 2011. Notch began development on May 10, 2009, publicly releasing Minecraft on May 17, 2009. Minecraft: Java Edition (formerly just Minecraft ) is the original version of Minecraft, developed by Mojang Studios for Windows, macOS, and Linux.
