Minecraft Bedrock Launcher
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The facts
Each one read from Minecraft Bedrock Launcher's own pages, with the date it was checked.
What it does
- APK policy
- The project says it does not support piracy and does not want workarounds for importing a paid APK without a valid Google Play game license documented.checked 11 Oct 2026
- Architecture support
- The documentation lists support for x86, x86_64, armhf, and arm64 versions of Minecraft on Linux and macOS.checked 12 Oct 2026
- Compatibility limits
- The documentation says the launcher cannot download or launch the game from the Apple iOS App Store or Microsoft Store.checked 11 Oct 2026
- Distribution
- Linux installation options include Flatpak, Debian and Ubuntu packages, Fedora packages, Arch User Repository packages, and source builds.checked 11 Oct 2026
- Game not included
- The project says it does not provide Minecraft Bedrock Edition itself.checked 11 Oct 2026
- How it works
- It runs the Android game's native libraries on desktop by fixing incompatibilities between Android Bionic and desktop Linux glibc, and rewriting Android-specific code for Linux.checked 11 Oct 2026
- Integrations
- The documentation links Weblate for contributing translations to the launcher interface.checked 12 Oct 2026
- Java runtime management
- Nochecked 22 Sep 2026
- Known multiplayer limits
- The repository lists inability to receive Xbox Live game invites and possible difficulty joining launcher-hosted worlds through Xbox Live friends joining.checked 12 Oct 2026
- License
- The repository is published under the GPL-3.0 license.checked 12 Oct 2026
- Login and version management
- The launcher interface lets users log in, download game versions, and manage versions.checked 12 Oct 2026
- Multiplayer limitation
- The project says users cannot receive Xbox Live game invites, and may be unable to join worlds hosted by this launcher through Xbox Live friends joining.checked 11 Oct 2026
- Open source license
- The GitHub repository lists the project under the GPL-3.0 license.checked 11 Oct 2026
- Other known issues
- The repository lists version-specific issues including broken crafting on some x86 devices, possible armv7 problems, and no sound on macOS x86 without compiling with PulseAudio.checked 12 Oct 2026
- Purpose
- The project describes itself as an unstable, unofficial launcher for the Android version of Minecraft: Bedrock Edition on Linux and macOS.checked 12 Oct 2026
- Rendering requirement
- The repository says Minecraft versions 1.20.30 and later require OpenGL ES 3.0 for hardware rendering.checked 12 Oct 2026
- Resource packs
- The FAQ says users can install resource packs, including GLSL shaders compatible with their graphics drivers.checked 11 Oct 2026
- Support and troubleshooting
- The project documentation provides installation and troubleshooting guidance, including instructions for enabling debug logging.checked 12 Oct 2026
Money
- Free plan
- Yeschecked 22 Sep 2026
The company
- Game ownership requirement
- Playing the full game requires ownership through the Google Play Store; ownership from another store does not meet this requirement.checked 12 Oct 2026
Where it runs
- Linux installation
- Linux installation options include Flatpak, Debian and Ubuntu packages, Fedora packages, and Arch User Repository packages.checked 12 Oct 2026
- macOS installation
- The project provides prebuilt macOS binaries and says the app must be copied to a writable location for its updater to work.checked 12 Oct 2026
- macOS support
- The project warns that Minecraft updates on the macOS port may be put on hold because the port supports at most OpenGL ES 3.0 while newer Minecraft requirements may need OpenGL ES 3.1.checked 11 Oct 2026
- macOS update limitation
- The project says Minecraft updates on its macOS port may stop because the port supports at most OpenGL ES 3.0 while Mojang is expected to require OpenGL ES 3.1.checked 12 Oct 2026
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