We’ve been working on some big changes, and we’re excited to announce that Minecraft: Java Edition and Minecraft for Windows (aka “Bedrock Edition”) are now being sold as a single product! What does this mean for you? Well, if you’ve never bought Minecraft before, you can now get both Java and Bedrock for one low price.
If you're on a Windows device and want to buy Minecraft for the first time, this article is here to help.
How to get Minecraft through the Microsoft Store
- Start by opening the Microsoft Store and searching for Minecraft. ‘Minecraft: Java & Bedrock Edition’ will appear in the search results.
- Click the button reading ‘Buy’ with the price amount and one of two things will happen.
- If you’re not signed in, you will be prompted to sign into the MS Store using your MSA.
- If you are signed in, you must either enter a payment method or select an existing one for purchasing the game.
- Both the Minecraft Launcher and Minecraft for Windows will install.
- After installation, you can open Minecraft Launcher, and log-in with the MSA you used for buying Minecraft.
- The Launcher will show both Minecraft: Java Edition as well as Bedrock. If a game is yet to be installed, you must click ‘Install.’ If it is installed, you can click ‘Play’ to get started.
How to get Minecraft through Minecraft.net
- Start by navigating to Minecraft.net and click ‘Get Minecraft’ on the front page.
- Before you can select “buy Minecraft” you need to select a version, either Java Edition or Minecraft: Windows 10 Edition.
- You can then select ‘Buy Minecraft’ and receive a prompt to log into your MSA.
- From here, select or enter a payment method to buy the game and select ‘Purchase.’
- If the purchase was completed successfully, you will then receive the Download for Windows 10/11 prompt, which you must click to begin the download.
- After the download, you can open the Minecraft Launcher and log-in with the MSA you used to buy Minecraft.
- The Launcher will show both Minecraft: Java Edition as well as Bedrock. If a game is yet to be installed, you must click ‘Install.’ If it is installed, you can click ‘Play’ to get started.
How to get Minecraft through the Minecraft Launcher
- Start by navigating to the Microsoft Store and log in if you are not already logged in.
- Search for ‘Minecraft Launcher’ in the Microsoft Store search bar and select ‘Get.’
- After the download, you can open Minecraft Launcher and log-in with the MSA used for downloading the Launcher.
- The Launcher will show both Minecraft: Java Edition as well as Bedrock on the lefthand sidebar. Clicking either will show the Minecraft: Java and Bedrock Edition image with an option to ‘Play Demo’ or ‘Buy Now!’ You should choose ‘Buy Now!’
- A pop-up will appear, prompting you to either enter a payment method or choose an existing one to buy Minecraft.
- After selecting the payment method, click Buy.
- After clicking Buy, you will have both games and you can choose which to install and play.
How to get Minecraft with a gift card
- Start by navigating to https://www.minecraft.net/en-us/redeem and clicking ‘Redeem Minecraft: Java & Bedrock Edition for PC.
- You will be prompted to sign in with your MSA and sent to the Redeem your code or gift card page.
- You must enter their redemption code within the text box and click Next.
- If the code is correct, the page will show Minecraft: Java & Bedrock Edition for PC. You should then click Confirm.
- After hitting Confirm you will have successfully redeemed your code for Minecraft: Java & Bedrock Edition for PC and will be sent a Microsoft Store link for downloading, which you must click.
- The link will send you to the Minecraft: Java & Bedrock Edition for PC Store page, from which you can click Install to download Minecraft for Windows alongside the Minecraft Launcher.
- Both Minecraft for Windows and the Minecraft Launcher will install.
- You can open the Launcher after it downloads and will be asked to log in with the MSA in which you redeemed their code.
- Upon successfully logging in, both games will be available for you to play.
I bought Minecraft from the MS Store and want to return the product for a refund
- Start by logging into the MS Store with your MSA.
- Navigate to Order History on the top right of the page.
- You should find the Minecraft: Java and Bedrock Edition for PC option. If you’re still eligible for a return, you will see Request a Return on the right side. Click it.
- You should see some refund options available to complete the refund process.
- Alternatively, you can navigate to https://support.xbox.com/en-US/help/subscriptions-billing/buy-games-apps/refund-orders and log in there to request a refund for any eligible products.
- Once your refund is processed, you will lose access to both your Java and Bedrock entitlements.
I bought Minecraft from Minecraft.net and want to return the product for a refund
- Navigate to https://aka.ms/Minecraft-Support
- Fill out your product information to request a refund.
Note: you will not be able to refund either version of the game if you are outside of the accepted return window.
I want to see what games I own on Minecraft.net
- Log into Minecraft.net with your MSA.
- Navigate to your profile on Minecraft.net
- On your ‘Profile’ section you will see cards for the titles that you own.
- If you do not own a game, the option to Buy Now will appear under a game card.
I want to see what games I own on the MS Store.
- Sign into the Microsoft Store with your MSA.
- Go to your Library in the Microsoft Store by clicking the icon on the bottom left that resembles a set of books.