This article details how to change your game version of Minecraft: Java Edition.
WARNING
Before changing your game version, it’s strongly recommended that you back up your worlds. If you try to play on one of your current worlds and you access that world using an older version of the game, you may permanently damage that world. It’s strongly recommended that you back up your worlds by locating them and then making a copy of your game files.
We only accept official Minecraft versions issued by Microsoft.
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Create a new installation
Click Installations on the launcher start page, and then click New.
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Define the version of your installation
In the Create new installation box, select a name for the installation (ex. my version 1.20.4), and choose the release 1.20.4 version from the VERSION list.
Tip
If you want to optimise the desired version, you can enter parameters in a specific configuration in MORE OPTIONS:JVM Arguments
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Creating the installation
Click Create to save the change, and then click Play on the top menu.
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Select the new installation
On the launcher page, find your saved installation (my version 1.20.4) in the list and click it to change to that version of the game.
Did you know?
You no longer need to install the Minecraft server version. It’s now integrated into our personalised profile: see EPM PROFILE
