Version Management
LeviLauncher treats each installed setup as a version you can manage independently.
What you can do
- install Minecraft Release or Preview builds
- give versions recognizable names
- launch a selected version quickly
- remove versions you no longer need
- open version-specific settings
- create a desktop shortcut for a version
Minecraft Release vs Preview
| Type | Best for | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Release | Stable daily play | Recommended for most players |
| Preview | Testing upcoming changes | May break worlds, packs, or mods more often |
Isolation explained
When isolation is enabled, LeviLauncher stores the managed game data inside that version's own workspace rather than letting everything share the same default data location.
Isolation is useful when you want:
- different content sets for different versions
- safer testing for mods or Minecraft Preview builds
- less risk of one setup affecting another
Common version tasks
Install a new version
Use the Download page, then return to Home after installation finishes.
Rename a version
Use Versions or the version settings page to give the setup a name that reflects its purpose, such as Release Survival or Preview Test.
Delete a version
Remove versions you no longer need, especially Minecraft Preview test installs that are no longer relevant.
Be careful before deleting
Deleting a version can remove the managed environment for that setup. Back up important worlds first.
Create a desktop shortcut
LeviLauncher can create a desktop shortcut for a specific version so you can launch it directly.
Recommended version strategy
- one isolated Minecraft Release version for normal play
- one isolated Minecraft Preview version only when needed
- one temporary test version for mods or troubleshooting