How do I play Java for free if I own bedrock?

Taryn Cleaton · Nov 20, 2023

I own bedrock edition but it would let me play Java edition. When I go to buy Java edition it says I already own this but it wont let me play

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CarTzy

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CarTzy

Hello Taryn Cleaton,

Thank you for posting in the Microsoft Community.

I'm sorry to hear that you are having trouble playing Minecraft Java edition. This issue may be caused by a problem with your Microsoft account or the Minecraft launcher. Here are some steps you can try to fix it:

Login here: Sign in | Minecraft

Check what are the games listed you owned.

- Make sure you are signed in to the correct Microsoft account that you used to purchase Minecraft Java edition. You can check your purchase history on https://account.microsoft.com/billing/orders.

- If you are signed in to the correct account, try to download and install the Minecraft launcher from https://www.minecraft.net/en-us/download. You may need to uninstall and reinstall the launcher if you already have it.

- If you have the launcher installed, launch it and sign in with your Microsoft account. You should see Minecraft Java edition in your library. Click on Play to start the game.

- If you still see the message that you already own the game but it won't let you play, please contact Mojang support at Contact Us | Minecraft Help. They will be able to assist you further with your issue.

Consider checking this article: Minecraft: Java Edition Installation Issues FAQ | Minecraft Help and Minecraft: Java & Bedrock Edition for PC FAQ | Minecraft Help

I hope this helps. Please let me know if you have any other questions or concerns. I appreciate your cooperation and understanding. Have a great day!

Astronut365

Also again my order history will NOT say I purchased Minecraft because I did not. As stated before, I got minecraft bedrock because Mojang gave a free code to redeem Bedrock for all Mojang users that purchased Java Edition before a certain date see article below:

How do I get free bedrock if I have Java? (wikilivre.org)

"Windows 10 has the legacy Java Edition as well as the modern Bedrock Edition. If you bought the Java Edition before October 19, 2018, you can redeem a free copy of the Bedrock Edition. You can also buy the Windows 10 edition directly from Microsoft for $20."

I did redeem this code, so again what gives?

JosefLBohorquez

Hi Victor. I don’t know how you played Java in the past. Maybe it was via game pass.
But if the game doesn’t appear purchased in your order history, it means that you don’t know it.

About the Xbox edition, yes. It’s bedrock, but it’s the Bedrock for Xbox, not Windows

The free Java edition was granted to the people who purchased Bedrock for windows.
Any other platform is not eligible, only PC (and the opposite if you owned Java)

You can double check this here:
https://help.minecraft.net/hc/en-us/articles/66...

“I have Minecraft Bedrock Edition on Switch/Mobile/PlayStation/another platform besides PC, Mac or Linux. Do I get Java Edition for free?

Minecraft: Java & Bedrock Edition for PC is only for the PC, Mac, and Linux platforms at the moment. This offer does not apply to consoles or other versions of Minecraft.”

Nutlike

I was just hoping to get the free copy of java since I already own bedrock. Do i really need to buy the bundle?

How do I play Java for free if I own bedrock?