There are many reasons to playMinecraftBedrock edition instead of Java, but the primary reason usually is that people want to play with their friends on other platforms. Since all consoles and mobile devices run the Bedrock edition, many players seek to get the bedrock version on their PC.
How to get Minecraft Bedrock Edition on PC
You have the option of purchasingMinecraft Bedrock Editionon the website like the Java version, but there is a much simpler way to getMinecraftBedrock edition (also calledMinecraft for Windows 10). The first thing you need to do is open the Microsoft App Store on your Windows PC. The quickest way to do this is topress the Windows Key on your keyboard, then click on the Microsoft App Store in the Explore section.
Once you open it up, use the search bar on the top right to search forMinecraft. Since there are severalMinecraftgames in the franchise, you will see several options listed here. You are looking for the one titledMinecraft for Windows 10.
Note:People who have old accounts from before Microsoft bought Mojang already own a Bedrock version of the game. If you already own one version, it will showOwnedon the shop item.
In the image above, it shows you two different versions ofMinecraftyou can purchase. The version that saysMinecraft for Windows 10 Start Packis also an option for purchase, and generally the best one if you don’t already own the game. The only thing to be sure of here is that you don’t already have a Microsoft account with the version you previously bought. If you do, there is no need to make a purchase.
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Assuming you haven’t purchased one already, select eitherMinecraft for Windows 10orMinecraft for Windows 10 Starter Pack, and purchase it from the store.
After you have done that, you will be at a page that allows you to download the game.Click Get (or Install)to install the game. Once you’re finished installing it, you’ll need to login to the client with your Microsoft E-mail.
Congrats, you’re now able to play cross platform with any console friends with the Bedrock version of the game!
New to Minecraft? You should check out some of our guides on how to get resources likeHow to Get Paper in MinecraftandHow to Get Gunpowder in Minecraft.
