Betacraft aims to make older Minecraft versions easier to play on modern and retro hardware.

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About Betacraft

Betacraft aims to make older Minecraft versions easier to play on modern and retro hardware. Its main project, Betacraft Launcher, supports all still existing Minecraft versions before 1.6 and addresses game crashes, missing sound and player skins. The project also develops Betacraft Launcher v2 for nearly every Minecraft version and platform, offers LegacyFix and Betacraft Proxy for older-version fixes, and provides Uberbukkit, server software based on Project Poseidon with b1.7.3 plugin compatibility for older Beta protocols.

Betacraft also hosts a survival Minecraft server for Beta 1.7.3 at betacraft.ee, with staff-controlled land claims, a separate-inventory skylands dimension, barter trade and a Discord community. Joining the server requires a Minecraft Java Edition licence and an auth fix. Pricing information is not stated on the homepage.

Key features

  • Betacraft Launcher supports all still existing Minecraft versions before 1.6.
  • Launcher fixes crashes, missing sound and player skins in old versions.
  • Betacraft Launcher v2 in development for nearly every version and platform.
  • LegacyFix and Betacraft Proxy provide alternative fixes for older Minecraft versions.
  • Uberbukkit adds b1.7.3 plugin compatibility for Beta protocols b1.0 to b1.6.6.
  • Hosts Beta 1.7.3 survival server with staff-controlled land claims and barter trade.
Best for: People who want to play older Minecraft versions on modern or retro hardware, especially pre-1.6 versions, and players interested in a Beta 1.7.3 survival server.
Good for
  • Supports all still existing pre-1.6 Minecraft versions through Betacraft Launcher.
  • Fixes crashes, missing sound and player skins for older versions.
  • Offers several tools: Betacraft Launcher, LegacyFix, Betacraft Proxy and Uberbukkit.
Watch out for
  • Betacraft Launcher v2 is still in development.
  • Joining the server requires a Minecraft Java Edition licence and an auth fix.
  • Listing a server in the launcher requires verification and a private key obtained via Discord or Bluesky.

Betacraft at a glance

Type
Website
Pricing
Not confirmed. Check the site
Platforms
Web
Open source
Not stated
Language
English
Last checked
Oct 5, 2026 · Online when checked
Listed
Oct 5, 2026

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Betacraft FAQ

Which Minecraft versions does Betacraft Launcher support?
It supports all still existing Minecraft versions before 1.6 and provides easy access to them, along with fixes for crashes, sound and player skins.
How do I join the Betacraft Minecraft server?
Connect to betacraft.ee. You need a Minecraft Java Edition licence and an auth fix; Betacraft Launcher or Betacraft Proxy should work, otherwise you can use SimpleOnlineModeFix or RetroAuth.
How can I list my Minecraft server in the Betacraft Launcher?
Apply for verification and contact Betacraft through Discord or Bluesky to get a private key, then follow the provided instructions.
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