Minecraft Bedrock Launcher for Linux

Download and play Minecraft Bedrock Edition on GNU/Linux

Overview

Minecraft Bedrock Launcher is a tool that lets you play Minecraft Bedrock Edition on Linux systems, specifically on GNU/Linux.

This software is an unofficial launcher, meaning it is not made or supported by Minecraft, Mojang, or Microsoft.

It allows Linux users to run the Bedrock version of Minecraft, which is usually designed for devices like Windows, consoles, or mobile platforms.

To use Minecraft Bedrock Launcher, you must already own Minecraft Bedrock Edition on the Google Play Store.

Without owning the game there, you will face license errors when trying to start the game.

Also, keep in mind that the launcher might not support the very latest Minecraft updates immediately, since it relies on the Google Play version.

One important feature is that you can connect to Minecraft servers by entering their IP addresses.

However, some features related to Xbox Live, like joining friends or logging in, are known to have problems.

For example, using Xbox Live friend joining often leads to timeouts or crashes on Linux.

Additionally, the Xbox Live login process frequently shows an error called "drowned," which can happen if the login window is closed early or because of other issues like your device’s time settings.

If you want the most stable multiplayer experience, it is suggested to use official Minecraft Bedrock server software available at minecraft.net.

Overall, this launcher is useful for Linux users who want to play Minecraft Bedrock Edition but requires owning the game on Google Play and patience with some current bugs in Xbox Live features.

Pros

  • Allows playing Minecraft Bedrock Edition on GNU/Linux.
  • Provides an unofficial launcher for Minecraft Bedrock codebase on Linux.
  • Supports connecting to external servers by IP.

Cons

  • Requires owning Minecraft Bedrock Edition on Google Play Store to avoid license errors.
  • Xbox Live friend joining feature is unreliable and often causes timeouts or crashes.
  • Xbox Live login frequently results in error code 'drowned' and login issues.

Software details

Platform
Linux
Free license
Yes
Project license
GPL-3.0
Mobile friendly
No
Bug tracker
https://github.com/flathub/io.mrarm.mcpelauncher/issues

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