TLauncher

Pros

• Allows you to play for free
• Allows for easy mod installation
• Features the full Minecraft game
• Great for testing the game
• Is often updated with new features/updates from official Minecraft

Cons

• Illegal to use
• Lags often
• Low FPS
• Has a lot of security risks

TLauncher is a software that lets you play Minecraft for free. However, the service is illegal. The service was launched in 2013, just four years after Minecraft came out in 2009. TLauncher gets the latest updates from Minecraft in just a short amount of time after the updates are released.

There are similar launchers, such as Badlion and Lunar Client, as well as others. These are all applications that let you play the popular sandbox game in client environments. These launchers also support additional features and add-ons, such as custom mods, servers, and more.

While TLauncher may be free to download and use, it is indeed illegal to do so. This is because the program lets you play Minecraft for free, essentially stealing a copy of the game. The virtual environment that you enter to play using TLauncher is not the same as the official Minecraft launcher but does connect you to the real Minecraft game. The launcher violates piracy laws; however, the developers of Minecraft don’t seem overly concerned with them. The illegal platform has been on the market for quite some time now, and still receives regular updates. There are many different speculations as to why Minecraft doesn’t put a stop to the illegal platform, with one being that it would cost them more money to wipe out the program than they’re losing. There’s also the fact that Minecraft as a cooperation doesn’t just make money off the game, but off merchandise and the launcher holds no ground in the merchandise arena. People also speculate that the use of TLauncher may lead to extra sales of the official game on different consoles. If someone is able to play the game on their PC for free, they may enjoy it enough to purchase an official copy for their consoles.

Another advantage of TLauncher is that it allows you the opportunity to demo the full game, and you’re able to choose from a wide variety of modifications, such as Forge and OptiFine. These are both very popular mods for Minecraft. TLauncher lets you install mods with ease, with some users stating that installing mods is even easier to do in TLauncher than in the official Minecraft software.

The file folder associated with TLauncher is much larger than what is needed for the official Minecraft launcher. This is due to the fact that the illegal platform includes more modifications upfront. The official launcher requires you to manually set up your mods, whereas TLauncher finds the files on your PC and lets you install the mods with just one click. This makes the use of easy mods tempting, though users should keep in mind that TLauncher and their mods may be risky to use. There is no regulation with TLauncher, and virus transmission is possible, as with any other bootleg software. Those who use the illegal platform should keep in mind the risk that comes with the free price tag.

Both the original Minecraft and TLauncher offer skins that you can change on their websites. However, the skins that TLauncher offers are not always guaranteed to show up on every screen that you see. This is especially true for the screens of those using official Minecraft. This may inhibit the enjoyment of your gaming, though for many, it’s a small price to pay.

While TLauncher may be free, it’s still illegal, and it’s not safe, as there’s always the risk of legal consequences, even if Minecraft usually doesn’t go after those who use the software, or the software itself. There’s no guarantee that they won’t start, and that you won’t find yourself in legal trouble because of it.

Among the risks that come with using TLauncher, there’s also the fact that their privacy policy is far from trustworthy. They also experience technical disadvantages, such as the fact that the launcher takes quite some time to launch after you open the program, especially when compared to the official Minecraft launcher. This means you’ll be waiting a while for your game to open, and then even longer for everything to load and get going. There’s also the issue with the graphic quality, as the graphics are low quality with TLauncher. The software does not let you play in high pixel mode, meaning poor graphics, with sometimes noticeable lag and glitches.

Minecraft operates off servers, which are virtual environments that offer custom settings, such as plugins. TLauncher has servers, but only cracked servers are available to use and join. These are unofficial groups, especially when compared to legitimate servers for Minecraft, such as Hypixel and Mineplex.

It’s these same cracked servers that allow you to bypass security to illegally play the game as an unregistered player. The official Minecraft servers play seamlessly and offer high-quality graphics. However, the cracked servers offer low-quality performance and resolution, as well as issues with the game speed and rendering. Players that use this free platform often find that the game is lagging, usually due to the fact that the FPS is rather low. Because the real Minecraft servers do not let unregistered people into their virtual environment, TLauncher delivers the game through cracked servers that don’t always operate as they should. Users are bound to receive error messages frequently.

The instability of TLauncher servers makes data leaks a real potential. The unstable nature also makes the TLauncher version of Minecraft crash often, causing major disruptions in your gameplay. This often gets annoying and can’t be fixed, since it’s a problem with the servers and the program itself, and not anything that the player is doing wrong.

TLauncher also offers a cluttered interface, full of announcements that take up plenty of the screen. The most recent updates to the official Minecraft software are listed in the UI to detail what changes that the developers have made to the game. TLauncher does offer a menu bar, available to the right side of the screen that offers a guide that teaches you how to play. The help option also delivers additional guidance.

TLauncher also offers premium packages, which are available via advertisements in the right panel. The main button featured is the “enter the game” icon, which will allow you to start Minecraft on a cracked server. This software for Windows does not require you to enter or create a password to log in, instead, you’ll only need to create a username to play. If you have an official premium account with the official Minecraft title, TLauncher will still allow you to play on the pirated version of the software. However, if you do have the official Minecraft, it’s best to use the official software, since it’s not illegal and doesn’t feature the lag, errors, or low FPS like TLauncher does. TLauncher claims to encrypt your login info, but that security is not guaranteed.

The software is not lightweight and comes with additional things like mods, logs, and more. The software is cross-platform and is available on Windows, Mac, and Linux. There is also a pocket edition that allows you to play on your smartphone. This requires you to download the official Minecraft pocket edition to your phone to utilize the TLauncher with it.

This software provides an easy and free way to play modded Minecraft, but it’s not legal and it’s not safe. Your overall security is not guaranteed. You’re also left to deal with slower game speeds, lower resolution quality and security issues. This launcher will also use more storage space than the official Minecraft. However, at the very least, TLauncher provides a great avenue for testing the game.

TLauncher is a free Minecraft software that is illegal and comes with a lot of risks. However, it’s an overall decent software, especially for those looking to test the game before they purchase the official copy. This is a great way to test the Minecraft waters and decide if you like the game enough to buy the official software. Users should beware that there are plenty of risks associated with the use of this launcher, and they should do so at their own risk.

Pros

• Allows you to play for free
• Allows for easy mod installation
• Features the full Minecraft game
• Great for testing the game
• Is often updated with new features/updates from official Minecraft

Cons

• Illegal to use
• Lags often
• Low FPS
• Has a lot of security risks