Play in a custom world together with other players.
Minecraft Platforms + Game Features
Buy Minecraft: Java & Bedrock Edition* and get both versions of the game for the price of one. You can easily switch between Java and Bedrock Edition using the unified launcher and cross-play with any current version of Minecraftincluding consoles and mobile. Learn more about the different Minecraft editions.
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Cross-Platform Compatibility Allows you to play with friends on different devices. |
Cross-play with WindowsMacand Linux |
Cross-play with Windows 10Windows 11XboxNintendo SwitchPS5and mobile |
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Split screen multiplayer Playing split screen allows up to four players to play on the screen at the same time. |
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Controller/touch support Use a compatible game controller or touch screen. |
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Minecraft Marketplace Discover new ways to play Minecraft with unique mapsskins and texture packs. Available in-game from your favorite community creators. Purchases and Minecoins roam across Windows 10Xbox OneMobileand Switch. |
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Marketplace Pass Play a wide range of exciting content for one low monthly price! |
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Downloadable Content (DLC) Use add-ons to customize your experience. Transform the lookand even change the behavior of mobs. |
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Mods Independentuser-made additions and changes to the game. |
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Official featured multiplayer servers (online multiplayer requires subscription sold separately) Public serverspartnered with Minecraftthat anyone can joinwith multiplayer mini-games. |
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Realms Realms are serversrun by usjust for you and your friends. Invite an infinite number of friends to join your personal Realmand play with up to 10 at a time. |
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Realms Plus Get access to a library of Marketplace Pass content items to play locally or on your personal Realm server. Play with up to 10 players at a time who can access all of the content in your Realm - for free! |
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Host your own server Share your world with your friends and players around the globe. Host your own multiplayer game server. Join custom servers from mobile and PC. |
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Join player-hosted multiplayer servers Multiplayer games hosted on other player’s servers. |
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Achievements/Trophies Complete certain challenges to earn achievements or trophies. Only available in Survival mode. |
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LAN or Wifi Multiplayer Play with friends over LAN or WiFi. |
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Parental Controls with Xbox Live or Microsoft Accounts Xbox Live and Microsoft Accounts have age-appropriate controls and settings that you can adjust to suit your family’s needs. |
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Ray Tracing Advanced graphics capabilities including support for physical based renderingrealistic lightingvibrant colorsrealistic waterand more. Content available in Minecraft Marketplace. Requires a DXR capable GPU. |
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Discover the world of Minecraft
Build anything you can imagineuncover eerie mysteriesand survive the night in the ultimate sandbox adventure game. In Minecraftevery playthrough is differentand unforgettable adventures await behind every corner. Explore and craft your way through an infinite world that’s yours to shapeone block at a time.
How Minecraft works
Gather Resources
The typical journey starts with punching a tree to gather wood. The rest of your Minecraft adventure is up to youwhether you mine for precious ores or seek out rare materials. Just make sure to stock up on food!
Survive the Night
When the sun goes downhostile mobs abound. Will you face them or sleep through the night? And remember: it’s always dark underground...
Build Amazing Things
Minecraft is the ultimate building game. Craft toolsbuild a humble shelteror engineer your base with redstone. Can you build a base in the Nether? Only one way to find out.
Play with Friends
Survive and build with friends in this cross-platform game. Join lively communities or create your own private server with Realms!
Public
Online
Connect and play with players across the worldwherever they are.
- 1M+ Players
- Bedrock
Discover community-run serversfull of activities and home to thousands of players.
Private
Realms
Play locally or online on your own server; a persistent online worldsafely stored in the cloud.
- Up to 11 Players
- Bedrock
Get instant access to explore an extensive catalogue that is refreshed every month.
Create and manage your own personal server together with up to 10 friends.
Private
Co-Op
Play couch co-op together with friends and family on your device.
- 4+ Players
- Bedrock
Play in a custom world together with other players on a shared platform or through a LAN.
Play with friends and family on a local private server with separate devices.
Get all 3 Minecraft Games
Step into a blocky universe of creativitythrillsand mystery with three Minecraft games in one bundle. The Triple Bundle includes Minecraft: Java & Bedrock EditionMinecraft Dungeonsand Minecraft Legends.
Expand your world
Minecraft is an open-world gameand it's always evolving through regular updates and Marketplace content. Check out the latest Minecraft updates and game drops:
What's new in Minecraft?
Discover the latest Minecraft newsupdatesand deep dives from the Minecraft universe!
Frequently asked questions
You can play Minecraft online or as a multiplayer game. Learn how to play Bedrock in a multiplayer server or join a multiplayer server in Java.
YesMinecraft game drops typically happen several times per year. Stay tuned for the next Minecraft update by checking out our blog.
Minecraft is an open world sandbox game. If you enjoy action-adventure games that also involve creativity and buildingyou’ll love Minecraft.
Minecraft has an ESRB rating of Everyone 10+. As a sandbox action-adventure gameit’s the perfect game for players of all ages!
Minecraft is a sandbox gameso there isn’t an official "end" to the game. Howevermany players say they "beat the game" once they kill the Ender Dragon.
The first version of Minecraft was released in 2009 for PC playerswith the full version releasing in 2011. Since its releaseit’s been enjoyed by millions of players across the world. Get Minecraft today to experience this captivating virtual world.