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Minecraft Java should be linux native, but we should use a custom launcher- PolyMC

Minecraft Java should be linux native, but we should use a custom launcher- PolyMC

Tools

Launcher

PolyMC - on the Discover store https://polymc.org/

Mods

  • Controller support: Controllable https://www.curseforge.com/minecraft/mc-mods/controllable

Instructions

  • Install PolyMC from the Discover Software Centre on Steam Deck, or Flathub directly for desktop Linux.
  • Launch PolyMC and add your account in the top right corner. It supports both Mojang and Microsoft logins.
  • Go into the main PolyMC Settings, click Minecraft in the left panel and click the option to close PolyMC when the game window opens. Otherwise, loading in Game Mode / Deck UI on Steam Deck it will flicker between the two windows.
  • Ensure in the PolyMC Settings that Java is set to the latest version, which is needed for the latest Minecraft.
  • Click Add Instance in the top left, then pick either normal Minecraft or find some mods with the built-in search and it installs everything you need for you.
  • To be able to launch directly from Steam: go to the Games menu up the top -> click add a Non-Steam game and then find PolyMC in the list.