I use Steam to play with controller for the Java Edition. Now, I cant add the new launcher to the Steam library, something about the way this app is installed makes it difficult to add now.
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The old launcher does still work for it, but will I still be able to use the old launcher for newer releases?
Thank you for your report!
However, this issue is Working as Intended.
You can still add old Launcher to your Steam library, and yes, newer releases will be supported for old Launcher.
The report you have submitted is working as intended: MCL-20060
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Things such as graphics, sounds, world creation, biomes, redstone, villagers, and animals may not work the same in current versions.
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You can still use the old launcher, if it will let you regarding MCL-19984
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