What if I already bought Minecraft Bedrock?
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If you already own Minecraft Bedrock or Minecraft: Java Edition, you’re entitled to the other version for free, as long as you have a Microsoft Secured Account (MSA). Your current version of the game will remain unaffected, and you can download the other version from the Microsoft Store using your Microsoft account.
Frequently Asked Questions
1. How do I get Minecraft if I already bought it?
If you already own the game, you can download it from the Microsoft Store by signing in with your Microsoft account, clicking the three dots next to your profile picture, and going to My Library.
2. Can you get Minecraft Bedrock for free if you already have an account?
If you already own the Minecraft Java Edition, you should be able to get the Minecraft Bedrock Edition for PC for free by signing in to the Microsoft Store with your Microsoft account.
3. Why do I have to buy Minecraft again 2023?
You may have to rebuy the game if you bought Minecraft on a different account than the one you’re trying to log in with, or if you tried to use a different edition of Minecraft than the one you bought.
4. Can I redownload Minecraft Bedrock on a different computer?
Deleted Minecraft: Bedrock Edition applications can be re-downloaded using the same store account and device type on which it was purchased.
5. Can I download Minecraft on another computer if I already bought it?
Minecraft purchases are tied to your account (email address) and not a device, so you can download and install Minecraft: Java Edition on as many computers as you want.
6. Do I have to rebuy Minecraft Bedrock if I have Java?
If you have registered your Minecraft: Java Edition account with a Microsoft account, you now also own Minecraft: Bedrock Edition, but note that Minecraft: Bedrock Edition only runs on a Windows 10/11+ device.
7. Why can’t I play Minecraft when I already bought it?
Other possible issues could be that you’ve logged into the wrong account, your launcher is out of date, or you purchased Minecraft under a different email address.
8. Do Minecraft purchases expire?
The Minecraft Marketplace makes it safer and easier to buy community-made content for Minecraft, and you can buy content once and enjoy it on any mobile, Xbox, or Windows device with no expiration.
9. Do I have to buy both versions of Minecraft?
If you already own one version of Minecraft on a Microsoft Secured Account (MSA), then you’re entitled to the other version for free, so you don’t need to buy both.
10. Is Minecraft Bedrock a subscription?
A Minecraft: Bedrock Edition Realms subscription is separate from a Minecraft: Java Edition Realms subscription, and Realms subscriptions do not carry over between game versions.
11. Is Bedrock or Java better?
Bedrock is better optimized and has crossplay across platforms, but Java is the OG Minecraft, and it’s the version to play if you want to play how it’s meant to be played, especially if you use mods or like to automate everything.
12. Can you use the same Minecraft account for Bedrock and Java?
Yes, you can use the same Microsoft account on both versions of Minecraft, but you will need to purchase the Java edition in order to play it, as each version of Minecraft is sold separately.
13. What if I bought Minecraft on the wrong account?
If you bought Minecraft on the wrong account, contact Minecraft Support, provide the order number(s) and transaction ID(s) from the purchase, and specify which purchase to refund.
14. How much does Minecraft Bedrock cost?
Minecraft Bedrock costs $29.99 USD, and it’s available on Windows, while Java is available on Mac, Linux, and Windows.
15. How to get Minecoins for free?
You can get Minecoins for free by completing Quests, redeeming Promotions, or taking Surveys on some websites, which offer free Minecoins as a reward for participating.