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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. Now, Minecraft: Java Edition and Bedrock Edition can be purchased together for Windows. Minecraft: Java Edition & Bedrock Edition allows you to access both games with one purchase and one unified launcher. This makes it much easier to switch between editions. You can play both with any Minecrafter simply by switching to the version that your friends have. With more Minecrafters, you can now have twice the fun of crafting and mining. Explore randomly generated worlds and build amazing structures from the simplest homes to the grandest of castles. Explore in creative mode using unlimited resources or mine into the world in survival mode, making armor and weapons to keep off the dangersome mobs. Explore craggy mountains and find elaborate caves to mine large ore veins. Explore lush cave and Drippingstone cave biomes. To show the world how savvy you are as a spelunker, or master mountaineer, illuminate your world with candles! You can make it if you can imagine it. Creative Mode allows you to make use of your imagination and unlimitable resources. Battle mobs, build shelter and explore the surroundings-it's all in a day's work when you try to survive and succeed in Survival Mode. Regular updates provide access to new tools and locations or spaces. Slash commands: Change how the game plays- you can give items away, summon mobs, change the time of day, and more. Join thousands of other players on massive multiplayer servers which are free! Explore huge community-run worlds and play unique mini-games, and enjoy a crowded lobby full of new friends.The Java Edition Java Edition: Cross-platform play for players across Windows, Mac, and Linux devices. Cross-play across Bedrock and Java Editions is not supported. - Bedrock Edition: Cross platform play for up to 8 players across Windows, PlayStation 2, Nintendo, Xbox, and mobile devices. Minecraft for Windows is also compatible with Windows Mixed Reality and Oculus Rift devices, and supports all features. - Bedrock Edition: Discover skin, texture and mash-up pack from the community! Find out more at minecraft.net/marketplace. - Bedrock Edition With Ray Tracing for Windows, Minecraft offers a new graphics experience! Experience creator-built worlds with realistic lighting vivid colors, naturally reflective water and emissive textures which illuminate. Realms Plus for Bedrock Edition or Realms Plus: Play with as many friends as you want across platforms in worlds that can be played from any device. You also have access to more than 150 pieces of 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 a 10 player server (not including 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. Minecraft server list You can also play Minecraft: Java & Bedrock Edition with PC Game Pass- check it out at xbox.com/xbox-game-pass/pc-games.