Coming November 02, 2021! 
 

Xbox Game Pass for PC 

Minecraft will now be available with Xbox Game Pass on Windows PC! If you have an active Game Pass Ultimate or Game Pass for PC subscription, you can install and play both Minecraft: Java Edition and Minecraft for Windows on PC. 

To play Minecraft with Game Pass on PC, you'll just need to install the Minecraft PC Bundle from the Xbox app for PC (or from the Microsoft Store), which is included in your Xbox Game Pass for PC or Ultimate subscription. The Minecraft PC Bundle is available in all regions that support Xbox Game Pass, listed here (select Xbox Game Pass under Availability by product/service). 

Once you’ve got the Minecraft PC Bundle installed, you will see all your owned Minecraft games listed individually. You can then install and play them all from within the Minecraft Launcher!

You can learn more about differences between Minecraft versions with our handy FAQ. 
 

Xbox Game Pass for Console 

Minecraft is also 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 Minecraft on your Xbox from the console’s Store. Please note that Minecraft: Java Edition is not available on consoles. 

If you need any assistance with Minecraft on Xbox Game Pass, please reach out to Xbox Support.