Can I download Minecraft on PC if I own it on Xbox?

An obvious inclusion for those in the know, Xbox and PC Players who have an Xbox Game Pass subscription can access Minecraft for “free” as part of their subscription, though you'll need to continue paying the subscription to keep your access to the game.
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Can I transfer Minecraft from Xbox to PC?

If you are playing Minecraft: Bedrock Edition, the only way to transfer that world to another device is to use Realms. You can use a Realms or Realms Plus subscription to do this. If you have not subscribed before, you can also use a free 30-day trial to move your world quickly.
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Can I play Minecraft on PC if I got it on my Xbox account?

Minecraft is available with Xbox Game Pass on Windows devices. If you have an active Game Pass Ultimate or PC Game Pass subscription, you can install and play both Minecraft: Java Edition and Minecraft for Windows.
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How do you download Minecraft if you already own it on Xbox?

Minecraft: Bedrock Edition for Xbox

Select the Xbox button to open the guide (the menu on the Xbox console), and then select My games & apps > See all. Under Games, you will see all games you own. If a game you own has not yet been installed on your console, you will see a download icon on the game title.
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Do I have to buy Minecraft again if I get a new computer?

You can simply download the launcher again from the Microsoft Store (if you got it from there), or minecraft.net/download. Your account will carry over.
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How do you download Minecraft on PC when you already own it?

Open the Microsoft Store app and sign in with the Microsoft Account that purchased Minecraft (most likely the family organizer account). Search for Minecraft Launcher and download it if it is not already installed on your device.
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Do I have to buy Minecraft again for PC if I have it on PS4?

To clarify, the PS4, Xbox, and the Mobile all use the Bedrock edition of Minecraft. Signing in to Xbox only allows for crossplay and not for syncing your purchases. If you bought Minecraft for PS4, you have to buy it again on Xbox, Mobile, or PC.
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Can you download Minecraft on another device if you already own it?

Note: Minecraft purchases are tied to your Microsoft account and not a device. As such, you can download and install Minecraft: Java Edition on as many computers as you want. To log in, use your Microsoft account email address and password.
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Can I play Minecraft bedrock on PC if I have it on Xbox?

Can I get Minecraft on a PC if I bought it on Xbox? Yes you can, provided your PC is running windows 10 and has the microsoft store. You just need to sign into the microsoft store with the same account you have signed into the Xbox with, search Minecraft, and you should be able to download Minecraft bedrock edition.
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Is Minecraft PC free?

Play with your friends and embark on adventures complete with beautiful landscapes and sudden peril. The Minecraft free trial is available on Windows, Android, PlayStation 4, PlayStation 3, and Vita. Trial length varies depending on the device in use.
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Can you play on PC and Xbox at the same time with the same account?

At any single point in time, you may only sign into the game on one Xbox console or one Windows 10/11 PC. You cannot be signed into the same game on both an Xbox console and a Windows 10/11 PC at the same time. Will my game progress be saved on both Xbox and Windows 10/11 PCs? Yes.
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Can I play Minecraft on PC if I bought it on switch?

Minecraft: Bedrock Edition

Unfortunately, this is not possible. This is because Minecraft: Bedrock Edition is sold and licensed separately on each platform, and transferring licenses is not possible as each platform has their own marketplace.
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What is the difference between Minecraft Java and bedrock?

A major difference between Java and Bedrock is the world format. Bedrock uses the LevelDB format for world storage, while Java uses the Anvil format. Due to this, most third-party tools created for editing a world will only work in the version for which it was created.
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Why did my Minecraft get refunded?

Refunds are available if you contact Minecraft Support within 15 days of purchase and if: You made a duplicate purchase. A purchase was made without your permission. You're unable to play your game after visiting minecraft.net troubleshooting sections for your version of Minecraft.
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Is Minecraft for Windows the same as bedrock?

The Windows 10 Edition, is the PC specific version of the Bedrock edition and has some extra features the others don't. So while Windows 10 Edition is considered a Bedrock version, its not the only one, so its not a direct 1 to 1 correlation.
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What is the difference between Minecraft Java and Windows?

Generally, Minecraft Java is the original version with a strong modding community and timely updates. It's great for customizing the game and getting new features quickly. On the other hand, Minecraft Windows 10 is better for playing with friends on different devices, and it runs smoother on lower-end computers.
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Can you get Minecraft Java for free if you have bedrock on Xbox?

Just a friendly reminder that the promotion is you'll get Minecraft Java Edition if you have a Minecraft Bedrock for PC (and vice versa) which is a different license from what we have on our Xbox console. This means that you need to have the Bedrock Edition for PC to get the Minecraft Java Edition.
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Can you get Minecraft bedrock if you have Xbox One Edition?

Minecraft: Bedrock Edition for Xbox can be purchased and downloaded on the Xbox website through Xbox Game Pass, on the Xbox One or at The Microsoft Store. Follow directions on the site for download and installation.
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Why do I have to repurchase Minecraft?

1: You bought Minecraft on a different account than the one that you tried to log in with. 2: You tried to use a different edition of Minecraft than the one that you bought. If every thing is exactly the same as when you last used Minecraft, you might have to rebuy the game.
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Can I have Minecraft on 2 devices?

You can only sign in on one device at a time but no worries, there is a workaround, on the Xbox console you can share games as well as subscriptions as long as your account is set as Home Xbox.
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Can you own both versions of Minecraft?

Well, if you've never bought Minecraft before, you can now get both Java and Bedrock for one low price, also called Minecraft: Java & Bedrock Edition for PC. If you have bought Minecraft before, you're now getting the other edition for free.
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Can I have 2 Minecraft accounts?

To use multiple Microsoft accounts on one computer, you can create a different computer user account for each purchase of Minecraft: Bedrock Edition you have. Note: Each Minecraft: Bedrock Edition purchase will use a different Microsoft account login.
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Do you have to buy Minecraft again on Xbox?

Minecraft is available with Xbox Game Pass on Xbox consoles. If you have an active Game Pass Ultimate or Game Pass for Console subscription, you can install and play Minecraft on your Xbox console.
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What's better Java or bedrock?

If you have an older computer, play Bedrock Edition.

The older your computer is, the more leeway you'll need to give it with games. Minecraft is anything but new, but Bedrock tends to run better on older systems due to Java's generally poor optimization.
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