Minecraft had a launcher before Microsoft bought them, but like OP mentioned, it's mainly for mods/easily install modpacks. Never heard of PolyMC, but I also haven't played Minecraft since 1.17.10, really. Always used MultiMC.
PolyMC is a fork from MultiMC when MultiMC announced they couldn't download modpacks anymore. Individual mods are still fine, but full modpacks became impossible. PolyMC just went 'Fuck that noise' and continued on.
Some copyright issue? How lame. The modding scene, from what I can tell, has gone to complete shit. 1.17.10 was the golden age, IMO. It lasted for so long. Now, there's a new version of Minecraft out like every other week. It's ridiculous.
Why does Minecraft need a launcher? I thought Microsoft made one when they bought it.
Minecraft had a launcher before Microsoft bought them, but like OP mentioned, it's mainly for mods/easily install modpacks. Never heard of PolyMC, but I also haven't played Minecraft since 1.17.10, really. Always used MultiMC.
PolyMC is a fork from MultiMC when MultiMC announced they couldn't download modpacks anymore. Individual mods are still fine, but full modpacks became impossible. PolyMC just went 'Fuck that noise' and continued on.
Some copyright issue? How lame. The modding scene, from what I can tell, has gone to complete shit. 1.17.10 was the golden age, IMO. It lasted for so long. Now, there's a new version of Minecraft out like every other week. It's ridiculous.