Minecraft will require a Microsoft account to play in 2021 - The Verge

A Microsoft account will be required to play Minecraft in 2021, Mojang Studios announced yesterday. Owners of the older Java Edition of the game will have to sign up with Microsoft in order to keep playing, but they will get two-factor authentication and improved parental controls as a result.

Microsoft confirms it will buy 'Minecraft' for $2.5 billion - The Verge

You said it would be the last version of Windows! : r/pcmasterrace

Windows 11 Home will require a Microsoft account and an internet connection at setup - The Verge : r/privacy

Minecraft begins rollout of mandatory Microsoft Account logins for some users

Minecraft Microsoft Account Requirement Announced by Mojang

Do You Need Xbox Live to Play Minecraft Online?

Microsoft is making it harder to switch default browsers in Windows 11 - The Verge : r/Windows11

Announcing a change that requires a Microsoft account to play Minecraft for Java - GIGAZINE

Bought Minecraft for my PS5 and I get this message when I try to log into my Microsoft account. I have no other PSN account tied to my Microsoft account. Anyone know