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 Edition & Bedrock Edition includes both Java Edition and Bedrock Edition. You can access both games from one purchase. Cross-play with any Minecrafter by simply switching to the edition your friends have. 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 with unlimited resources or mine deep into the world in survival mode, crafting weapons and armor to fend off the dangerous mobs. Explore large ore veins and scale steep mountains. Explore lush cave and drippingstone cave biomes. You can light up your world by lighting candles to show off your skills as a master mountaineer and spelunker. If you can dream it you can build it. Creative Mode lets you use your imagination and limitless resources. Survival Mode: You can fight mobs and build shelters. Explore the landscape and you'll be able to survive and thrive. Our regular updates bring you new tools, locations, spaces, and more. - 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 gigantic community-run worlds, compete in unique mini-games and socialize in lobbies full of new friends.- Java Edition: Cross-platform play for players across Windows, Mac, and Linux devices. Cross-play between Java Editions and Bedrock is not possible. - Bedrock Edition: Cross platform play for up to 8 players across Windows, PlayStation 2, Nintendo, Xbox, and mobile devices. Minecraft for Windows is compatible with all features, and also runs on Oculus and Windows Mixed Reality. - Bedrock Edition: Explore skin, texture, mashup packs, and more from the community. Find out more at minecraft.net/marketplace. - Bedrock Edition: Ray tracing for Windows brings a different graphics experience to Minecraft! Experience creator-built worlds with realistic lighting, vibrant colors, naturally reflective water and emissive textures that light up. 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 is a private persistent world, safely stored in the cloud. Your subscription includes access to a 10-player server, but not you! You can share your content with friends and other players. Learn more at minecraft.net/realms-for-java NOTE: Worlds/saves from the Minecraft: Java Edition are not compatible with Minecraft for Windows. Fakeroot You can also play Minecraft: Java & Bedrock Edition with PC Game Pass- check it out at xbox.com/xbox-game-pass/pc-games.