New Minecraft launcher tells me I need to buy Game Pass for PC in order to play Minecraft,...

Hi AndreaSteinbach! My name is Ricardo an independent advisor ready to help you with this situation!

This links contains the needed information about all question with the new launcher

https://help.minecraft.net/hc/en-us/articles/44...

In regards of the payment part

If I already own one or more of the games on the Microsoft Store, can I use the new Launcher?

Yes! It’s been designed to consolidate all your existing and future Minecraft games in one place. Just click on the link above to download the new Launcher and get mining.



Is the Minecraft Launcher for Windows free?

The launcher itself is free, but you will need to purchase the games individually in order to play them.



Does the Minecraft Launcher for Windows automatically give me access to all games?

No, you still need to purchase each game individually. You can also subscribe to Xbox Game Pass for PC or Xbox Game Pass Ultimate to gain access to Minecraft: Java Edition, Minecraft for Windows(Bedrock Edition), and Minecraft Dungeons.

Hello, how are you? My name is Mateus. I'm an Independent Advisor and I'll be glad to help you today.

First, welcome to the Xbox community. This launcher will only give you access to the windows version of Minecraft, the other versions need to be purchased separately, however, if you are a PC game pass subscriber, you can play both games for a monthly subscription.

This is said by Mojang herself.

''Is the Minecraft Launcher for Windows free?

The launcher itself is free, but you will need to purchase the games individually in order to play them.''

''Does the Minecraft Launcher for Windows automatically give me access to all games?

No, you still need to purchase each game individually. You can also subscribe to Xbox Game Pass for PC or Xbox Game Pass Ultimate to gain access to Minecraft: Java Edition, Minecraft for Windows(Bedrock Edition), and Minecraft Dungeons.''

- This information can be found at the link below.

https://help.minecraft.net/hc/en-us/articles/44...

*Thank you in advance for contacting the community, I hope this can help you.

tryin to play minecraft on xbox game pass on my pc but i again need to order

Hi, i need help.

I have minecraft purchased from mojang page for a long time now. In december 2021 I purchased xbox game pass for PC. I had to reinstall my windows and my game pass expired and im not planning in purchasing it again. But i have come to realize that I can't install minecraft original launcher from the minecraft page, not game pass. It says that there is an error "minecraft error microsoft.4297127D64EC6_1.0.113.0_x64_8wekyb3d8nnwe - File system error (-2143322101) " and it has to do with xbox game pass. I need a solution, how is it possible that I can't play a game that i own since like +6 years easily?! I can't afford to buy a new copy of minecraft java because of my country and the rise of the price. My partner has the same problem.

Hello, first it's a pleasure to be able to help you today.

My name is welcome to the community.

Hello AsheG21, there are some knowing issues regarding Minecraft Launcher

"Minecraft Launcher on Game Pass for PC Known Issues (PC)

We understand that some Game Pass members may be experiencing issues accessing the full version of Minecraft Java edition from the Launcher on Game Pass for PC. The Mojang team is working hard to address these bugs to get you back to playing. Here are some of the reasons why you may be having an issue:

If you are a Game Pass PC/Ultimate owner, there was a bug preventing you from accessing Minecraft Java edition

Please make sure to install the Minecraft launcher on your primary hard drive and not on any secondary or external hard drives.

Please check the following links for updates as Mojang continues to address these issues:

Here Minecraft | Xbox Support you’ll find troubleshooting tips and links to help pages for the game, info about playing with Xbox Game Pass, and info about playing Minecraft on different platforms.

We know you may have questions about this new launcher. Mojang has prepared some answers for you here: Minecraft Launcher for Windows – Home "

https://answers.microsoft.com/en-us/xbox/forum/...

https://help.minecraft.net/hc/articles/44122618...

Minecraft Support

https://help.minecraft.net/hc/en-us