BetaCraft Launcher

betacraft.ovh

What it is

Betacraft Launcher preserves legacy Minecraft versions and makes them playable and functional in modern times.

From betacraft.ovh's own pages, read 11 Oct 2026.

Betacraft Launcher v1Supports Minecraft versions up to 1.5.2 · Requires Java Runtime EnvironmentFree
Betacraft Launcher v2 (alpha)Supports Minecraft versions up to 1.12.2 · Alpha stage; bugs and rapid changes expectedFree

As betacraft.ovh lists them, read 11 Oct 2026.

Data plate

Price: Free to use
Free plan: Yes
Free trial: No
Runs on: Linux, macOS, Windows
Open source: No
Website: betacraft.ovh
Game fixes: The launcher fixes crashes, lack of sound, and player skins in supported legacy versions.
Java runtime management: Yes
Maker: The website identifies the project as Betacraft and says it is not affiliated with Mojang.
Other launchers: LegacyFix can be installed for Prism Launcher and MultiMC instances.
Separate instances: Yes
Server list: The launcher server list shows live player counts and descriptions, lets users join by clicking a server, and can automatically download a server's mod if it is in the mod repository.
Server listing requirements: Servers must contact the maker through Discord to receive a private key before they can ping the launcher server list.
Support: The maker directs users to its Discord server for help with server-list setup problems.
Checked: 11 Oct 2026

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