The Ultimate Minecraft Launcher

Play Minecraft,
your way.

A sleek, powerful launcher built for performance. Switch versions instantly, manage mods, and launch in seconds.

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See it in action.

Two screens, one launcher — the news feed keeps you up to date while the version selector puts every release at your fingertips.

Launcher Main Screen
News & Changelog
The home screen shows the latest patch notes and community updates from the fork maintainer — so you always know what changed and why.
Version Selection
Version Selector
Browse every supported version from 1.8 all the way to 26.2 snapshot — each with its own banner image. Pick one, hit Play, you're in.
Why Salwyrr

Built different.
Built better.

Everything you need to play Minecraft the way you want — no bloat, no compromise.

Lightning Fast
Launch any version in seconds. Optimized asset loading means you spend less time waiting and more time playing.
Version Manager
Switch between any Minecraft version instantly. From classic 1.8 PvP to the latest snapshot — all in one place.
Secure & Safe
Official Mojang authentication. Your account credentials are never stored — always authenticated directly and securely.
RAM Control
Dial in exactly how much memory Minecraft gets. Smart defaults, full manual control. Your hardware, your rules.
Mod Support
Drop in your favourite mods and resource packs. Custom mod folder support lets you keep everything organized.
Live Logs
Real-time game output, crash detection, and automatic log saving. Debug faster and know exactly what's happening.
Versions

Every era.
Every playstyle.

The Community Fork dramatically expanded version support — from 1.8–1.19 in the original launcher to a full range of 1.8 through 26.2 in the new build.

Original Launcher
1.8 – 1.19
Limited version range
1.8 1.12 1.16 1.17 1.18 1.19
NEW
Community Fork
1.8 – 26.2
Full modern range + beyond
1.8–1.21 26.1 26.1.2 ✓ 26.2 snap
26.2 Upcoming Release Latest Snapshot
26.1.2 Tiny Takeover Latest Stable
26.1.1 Tiny Takeover Stable
26.1 Tiny Takeover Stable
1.21 Tricky Trials Stable
1.20 Trails & Tales Stable
1.8 – 1.19 All Legacy Versions Stable
15+
Versions Supported
0ms
Version Switch Time
Free
Forever

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