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An unofficial launcher for Linux and macOS to run the Android version of Minecraft Bedrock Edition.

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Project Overview

mcpelauncher is an unofficial launcher for Linux and macOS that runs the Android version of Minecraft Bedrock Edition.

Key Features

  • Linux and macOS support: Runs Minecraft Bedrock Edition on Linux and macOS
  • Version support: Supports versions from 1.13.0 to 1.21.73 (depending on system and architecture)
  • User interface: Provides a graphical UI for login, download, and version management

Target Audience

  • Linux and macOS users who want to play Minecraft Bedrock Edition
  • Players who don't want to use Android emulators

Quick Start

  1. Download the launcher (UI version in a separate repository)
  2. Ensure your system meets hardware requirements (CPU with SSSE3 instruction set, OpenGL ES 3.0 or newer)
  3. Launch the app and log in with your Minecraft account

Core Advantages

  • Native Bedrock Edition on Linux and macOS
  • Supports multiple architectures (x86, x86_64, ARM32, ARM64)
  • Open-source and free

System Requirements

  • OS: Linux (glibc), macOS 10.10+
  • Architectures: x86, x86_64, ARM32, ARM64
  • CPU: SSSE3 instruction set support required
  • Graphics: OpenGL ES 3.0 or newer (required for versions 1.20.30+)

Notes

  • This launcher is unofficial and unstable
  • macOS updates are on hold due to OpenGL ES 3.1 system requirement changes
  • Version 1.20.30+ does not support hardware rendering on older hardware; software rendering can be forced

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