First, launch up Minecraft Java Edition via the Minecraft Launcher. Once you’ve done this, locate the Installations tab at the top. Click this to open a different panel.

You'll need a Microsoft account to download Minecraft but that's no sweat to do. Choosing between the two versions, Java and ...

3] Include Forge to Launch Options After installing the Forge tool on your computer, open Minecraft: Java Edition. Navigate to Launch Options, then select Advanced Settings.

Once you're logged in, expect your launcher to download the latest patch. From this point, you should be able to launch "Minecraft: Java Edition" from your Chromebook's search bar like any other app.

Unlike the current launcher, which streamlines all different games and spinoffs like Minecraft Legends and Dungeons, the legacy launcher was primarily focused on the Java edition.