For players *not* using Windows 10 or Windows 11, please go to Minecraft.net/download to get the Launcher for your operating system and access to your game. Create, explore, survive, repeat. Minecraft: Java Edition and Bedrock Edition are now a package deal for Windows. Minecraft: Java & Bedrock Edition gives you access to both games in one purchase and one unified launcher, making it easier than ever to go from one edition to the other. You can play with any Minecrafter you wish by simply switching to an edition of your friends. Now you can have twice the mining, twice as much crafting - and there are more Minecrafters. Explore randomly generated realms and build incredible things, from the simplest home to the grandest castles. Play in creative mode and have unlimited resources. Or, you can mine deep into a world in survival mode to make weapons and armor to defeat the hostile mobs. This that or the other You can scale craggy mountains, find large ore veins, and explore elaborate caves. Discover lush caves and dripstone cave biomes. Your world will be lit up with candles to show that you are a skilled spelunker/master mountaineer! If you can dream it you can build it. Creative Mode will allow you to unleash your creativity and use all of your resources. Survival Mode: You can fight mobs and build shelters. Explore the landscape and you'll be able to survive and thrive. You can explore new locations, tools, and spaces with our regular updates. - Slash commands: Tweak how the game plays- you can give items away, summon mobs, change the time of day, and more. Play with thousands of other players on massive multiplayer servers that are free! Discover huge community-run communities, compete in unique mini games, and socialize in lobbies full o' new friends.- Java edition: Cross-platform play for Windows, Mac, and Linux users. Cross-play across Java Editions and Bedrock Editions are not supported. - Bedrock Edition - Cross-platform play for up eight players across Windows and PlayStation, Nintendo, Xbox and mobile devices. Minecraft for Windows also runs on Windows Mixed Reality and Oculus Rift devices and supports all features. - Bedrock Edition: Discover skin, texture, and mash-up packs from the community! Find out more at minecraft.net/marketplace. - Bedrock Edition: Ray tracing for Windows brings a different graphics experience to Minecraft! Creator-built worlds feature vibrant colors, naturally reflective water, and emissive textures. Realms Plus, Bedrock Edition and Realms Plus: You can play with up to 10 friends across platforms in worlds that are available anytime, anywhere - and have access to over 150 pieces Marketplace content. Try a free 30-day trial in-app and learn more at minecraft.net/realms/bedrock. Realms For Java Edition: Your Realm can be used as a private persistent world that is securely stored in the Cloud. Your subscription includes a 10-player server (not including you!) You can share content, friends, and all other information with your friends. Learn more at minecraft.net/realms-for-java NOTE: Worlds/saves from the Minecraft: Java Edition are not compatible with Minecraft for Windows. You can also play Minecraft: Java & Bedrock Edition with PC Game Pass- check it out at xbox.com/xbox-game-pass/pc-games.