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. You can now get Minecraft: Java Edition or Bedrock Edition as a bundle 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. Cross-play with other Minecrafters by simply switching between the editions of your friends. Now you can enjoy twice the mining and twice the crafting - with more Minecrafters than ever. Explore randomly generated worlds to build amazing things, from the simplest homes to the most elaborate castles. You can either play in creative mode with unlimited resource or mine deep into this world in survival mode, crafting weapons to fend off dangerous mobs. Explore craggy mountains and find elaborate caves to mine large ore veins. Discover lush caves and dripstone cave biomes. To show the world how savvy you are as a spelunker or master mountaineer, light up your world with candles! -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 allows you to fight mobs, build shelter, and explore the world. Regular updates give you access to new tools, locations, or spaces. - Slash commands: You can modify how the game runs. You can give things away, summon mobs and change the time of year. Play with thousands of other players on massive multiplayer servers that are free! You can discover huge community-run worlds where you can compete in mini-games or socialize with others on lobbies filled with new friends. Cross-play between Java Editions and Bedrock is not possible. - Bedrock Edition - Cross-platform play for up eight players across Windows and PlayStation, Nintendo, Xbox and mobile devices. Srazy's blog Minecraft for Windows supports all features and can also run on Oculus Rift and Windows Mixed Reality devices. - Bedrock edition: Get skin, texture, or mash-ups from the community. Find out more at minecraft.net/marketplace. - Bedrock Edition: With Ray Tracing for Windows, Minecraft offers a new graphics experience! You can create worlds with vivid colors, natural reflection water, and emissive textures. - Realms Plus for Bedrock Edition and Realms Plus: Play with up to 10 friends cross-platform in worlds that exist anytime, anywhere- and get access to over 150 pieces of Marketplace content. Try a free 30-day trial in-app and learn more at minecraft.net/realms/bedrock. Realms Java Edition: Your Realm, a private persistent universe, is safely stored in a cloud. Your subscription includes a 10 player server (but not 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.