: Go back to the Play tab, select your 1.12.2 profile from the dropdown menu next to the "Play" button, and hit Play . Why Choose Minecraft 1.12.2?

Often called the "World of Color" update, 1.12.2 is cherished for several reasons:

While Minecraft Java Edition is a premium game that requires a one-time purchase, you can officially download the Minecraft Free Trial to test version 1.12.2 before buying the full version. This specific version, released on September 18, 2017, is legendary in the community as the most modded version of the game, with over 46,000 available mods. How to Download and Install Minecraft 1.12.2

In the "Version" dropdown, scroll until you find . Give it a name (e.g., "Classic 1.12.2") and click Create .