Do I need to buy Windows Game Pass to play Minecraft java edition on my laptop??

I bought the Windows 10 version of Minecraft by mistake, but the one I wanted was the java edition.

I saw that anyone who buys minecraft java edition is entitled to minecraft Windows 10. Is the reverse also true? Who buys minecraft windows 10 is entitled to minecraft java edition?

If so, how do I access the java edition version at no additional cost?

Hello mimim2,

The Minecraft launcher you are referring to is only for the Java edition of Minecraft. The Java edition and Windows 10, are two separate games. In order to launch and play Minecraft from the launcher you are using in the last image, you must buy the Java
edition from the site, not the Windows 10 version. Minecraft Java Edition | Minecraft. Annoying I know, but when Microsoft acquired Minecraft they released
their own version of the game on their platform. Hope this helps

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I've already bought the game prior to buying this laptop. Why do I need to purchase it again?

Oh no, If you have bought Minecraft before, you’re now getting the other edition for free. Follow these steps to redeem it:

Click here to go to the Microsoft Store listing for Minecraft: Java & Bedrock for PC(The one I listed above).

https://www.xbox.com/games/store/minecraft-java...

Sign-in to the Microsoft Store with your Microsoft account. Please note: If you still only have a Mojang account and have not yet migrated to a Microsoft account, you will have to migrate to a Microsoft account before you can redeem your new game.

Once you’re signed in, instead of a “Buy” button you should see a button that says “Get.” Click this button – and now you own both editions!

Hi! I'm Luis, a fellow Xbox Gamer . Thanks for reaching us out here.

Currently yes, either that or this Deluxe Collection including the Java and Bedrock version

https://www.minecraft.net/en-us/store/minecraft...