[MCL-25536] Minecraft Java or it's launcher is constantly switching my default offline avatar on my laptop.

Minecraft Java or it’s launcher is constantly switching my default offline avatar on my laptop. First I had Steve, then Sammy, now Efe. I really don't want purple hair, I've had enough of this. I thought players were supposed to be able to have their own pick of the default skins.

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Reeksim 2025-06-26T00:02:18Z

Hi Todd! This is actually expected behavior in the latest Minecraft Java editions. Mojang recently added several new default skins (not just Steve and Alex — now also Efe, Ari, etc). When you're offline, the launcher can’t access your profile skin, so it randomly assigns one of these defaults each time when you first started. That’s why you’ve seen it switch from Steve/ Sammy (likely meant Alex or another skin). Make sure you’re logged into your Microsoft account. Upload or pick your own custom skin in the http://Minecraft.net profile settings or from the Launcher when you're online, Minecraft will always load your chosen skin — not the random default. Let me know if you'd like help picking or uploading a skin!