Microsoft's Minecraft Migration Meets A Mixed Response

Minecraft's account transfer to Microsoft is in progress, and some players aren't happy with. Mojang claims that the change will increase security and offer more safety features. However, some accounts are locked out. This is a required move.

Initially revealed last month, the migration is primarily security-focused. For example, you can utilize two-factor authentication when you've switched. As of March 10, though you'll need to move your account to continue playing Minecraft which has led to some anger with some players.

Docm77, one of the Minecraft creator, has called the account migration the "biggest error in the history of Minecraft" via Twitter. The reason for this is "If you have more than one account, you are forced to create a Microsoft account for each". It is believed that this issue results in having your Microsoft account shut down because of some terms of service stipulations. This isn't something every Minecraft player has to deal with however it could be an issue for creators of content or people who simply like to play the game. They may need to create additional Microsoft accounts. There are many reports on social media that players are having trouble making the jump.

If you haven't yet migrated your account yet The good news is that it's easy to do. You can learn how to migrate your account here. It might not seem like a big deal for many players due to the popularity of Xbox Game Pass. Buzz A lot of us already have the Windows app installed, so it shouldn't matter much to them that you can use it to launch the Minecraft Launcher when they want.

The account migration is happening ahead of the Minecraft The Wild release, scheduled to launch sometime this year. To learn more read the full guide at this link.