To explain why, Mojang gave an analogy with moving house.<\/p>\n
“When you outgrow one place, you move on to the next. It involves a logistic effort, but once you’re settled in your new home, you realize you’d do it ten times over just for that extra room,” says in the official statement.<\/p>\n
In this case, “extra room” are new features provided by a Microsoft account.<\/p>\n
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Increased security for your account with two-factor authentication. In other words, it’s harder for someone to access your account without your permission. <\/p>\n<\/li>\n
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All your PC Minecraft games will be connected to the same account. Currently, that’s Minecraft and Minecraft Dungeons, but who knows what we’ll do next? <\/p>\n<\/li>\n
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Improved parental controls to help keep kids safe when playing online. <\/p>\n<\/li>\n
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Chat and invitation blocking.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
(Picture: Mojang)<\/span><\/p>\nIs migrating from Mojang to Microsoft accounts mandatory?<\/h2>\n
Yes, if you want to continue playing Mojang’s games like Minecraft Java Edition, you will need to make this move by early 2021. If you don’t do that, at one point in a few months you won’t be able to log in and play Minecraft anymore without a Microsoft account.<\/p>\n
What will happen with the things I have on the Mojang\/Legacy account?<\/h2>\n
Everything you have on your Mojang or Legacy account will transfer over, including your Java player name.<\/p>\n
You will lose nothing with this move and all your existing mods and skins will be there, and you will be able to create and use new mods and skins.<\/p>\n
On top of that, as a token of gratitude, you’ll receive a reward once you’ve logged in with your Microsoft account: a special cape.<\/p>\n
(Picture: Mojang)<\/span> <\/p>\nHow do I migrate my Mojang account to a Microsoft account?<\/h2>\n
Since there is a large Java player community, Mojang will move players to Microsoft accounts in batches.<\/p>\n
You will be informed on your profile page on Minecraft.net and in the Launcher that you are eligible for migration. <\/p>\n
Once you are notified that you are eligible, follow the steps provided in the instructions below:<\/p>\n
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- Click the announcement to migrate.<\/li>\n
- Sign-in if you have a pre-existing Microsoft account or sign-up with a new Microsoft account if you don’t already have one.<\/li>\n
- Set up your Xbox profile.<\/li>\n
- Confirm the migration to Microsoft account.<\/li>\n
- Play the game using your Microsoft account.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n
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For more information, make sure to check JAVA Account Migration FAQ<\/a> on the official site. <\/p>\n
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