Is Minecraft On Xbox Game Pass PC? (Java, Bedrock Editions)

Find out if Minecraft: Java and Bedrock Editions are on Xbox Game Pass PC.

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Updated:

October 18, 2023

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Minecraft is one of the most popular games in the world. It’s available to play on almost every major console, but is it on the Xbox Game Pass PC streaming service?

Minecraft was added to the Xbox Game Pass PC gaming subscription service on November 2nd, 2021. In total, two versions of Minecraft can be played: Minecraft: Java Edition and Minecraft: Bedrock Edition. Subscribers have the option to play either one (or both) while subscribed to the service.

Continue reading for more details about how Minecraft on Xbox Game Pass PC works, cross-platform play support, and the differences between the two versions of the game.

If you’re interested in the complete list of games included in Xbox Game Pass for computer, view the list by clicking here.

Is Minecraft (Java And Bedrock Edition) On Xbox Game Pass PC?

Microsoft added Minecraft to its Xbox Game Pass PC subscription service on November 2nd, 2021, allowing players to enjoy both versions of the game. Java and Bedrock versions of Minecraft can be played for free and for unlimited hours as long as a player remains subscribed to Xbox Game Pass PC.

Microsoft added Minecraft to the Xbox Game Pass PC subscription service on November 2nd, 2021

Minecraft Xbox Game Pass PC Cross Platform Play

Minecraft on Xbox Game Pass PC can be played with other platforms, depending on the version being played.

Minecraft: Java Edition is available on Windows, Linux, and MacOS devices. These versions can play together.
Minecraft: Bedrock Edition is available on PC and home consoles. These versions can play together.

Since both versions are available on Xbox Game Pass PC, players will have the option to play with all versions of the game.

Players who own Minecraft: Java Edition, however, cannot play with players who own Minecraft: Bedrock Edition.

Keep that in mind when starting Minecraft on Xbox Game Pass PC.

Minecraft Xbox Game Pass PC File Size

Furthermore, Minecraft on Xbox Game Pass PC is installed via the Minecraft launcher which requires 10.12 MB.

Both versions of Minecraft download through the launcher.

The Bedrock version requires approximately 400 to 500 MB free space
The Java version requires approximately 4 GB of free space

Clear about 5 GB of space before downloading Minecraft for Xbox game Pass PC for the best possible experience.

What Version Of Minecraft Should I Play?

Play the same Minecraft version as your friends for the best play experience. Minecraft is made immensely more fun when playing with friends. Otherwise if you’re primarily a console player, play the Bedrock Edition. And if you mainly play on computers, play the Java Edition.

Play the Minecraft version your friends play For the best experience

Thankfully, you can play both on Xbox Game Pass PC.

This gives you the freedom to play where your friends play no matter their console or computer preference.

What Is Minecraft: Java Edition?

two pixel characters riding animals in a lava flooded cave (minecraft java edition screenshot) — Source: Xbox

Minecraft: Java Edition is the original Minecraft released in 2009 and includes over a decade worth of updates, user generated content such as skins and mods, user server hosting, and cross-platform play.

Minecraft: Java edition is the original Minecraft released in 2009

Players who own Minecraft: Java Edition can play with each other on

Windows
Linux
and MacOS

The Java edition is a more robust version of Minecraft, has the most amount of players, and is geared towards longtime players or those who want the original game’s experience.

What Is Minecraft: Bedrock Edition?

Minecraft: Bedrock Edition (also known simply as Minecraft) is the standard version of the insanely popular crafting game that has cross platform play, access to the Minecraft Marketplace, extra downloadable content exclusive to consoles, and split-screen multiplayer (Nintendo Switch and PlayStation 4).

Minecraft: Bedrock Edition is the standard version of the crafting game

Players who own Minecraft: Bedrock Edition can play with each other on

Windows 10
Windows 11
Xbox Game Pass PC
Xbox One
Xbox Series S/X
Nintendo Switch
PlayStation 4
PlayStation 5

The Bedrock Edition is standard version of Minecraft for the masses.

Both causal and serious, as well as new and veteran, players can enjoy beginning their crafting journey with this version of the game.

Does Xbox Have Minecraft: Java Edition?

Minecraft: Java Edition is on Xbox platforms via the Xbox Game Pass PC subscription service. The Java Edition is normally playable on Windows, Linux, and MacOS operating systems. Now, the Java Edition is included in Xbox Game Pas PC for free at no extra cost.

Minecraft: Java Edition is on Xbox platforms via the Xbox Game Pass PC subscription service

The Java Edition can play with other Java Edition players on Xbox Game Pass PC and the aforementioned operating systems.

Players have access to all of the unique features Java Edition players enjoy, including being able to create your own skin and mod support among things.

Rest easy knowing the Xbox Game Pass version of Minecraft: Java Edition is the complete version of the addicting game.