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[SUBS, PC] Minecraft (Both Bedrock and Java) Coming to Xbox Game Pass for PC (and Ultimate) on November 2nd

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[SUBS, PC] Minecraft (Both Bedrock and Java) Coming to Xbox Game Pass for PC (and Ultimate) on November 2nd
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PStingyMan on 19/10/2021 - 14:47 news.xbox.com (700 clicks)

Both editions of Minecraft are coming to Windows PCs for free as part of Game Pass on November 2nd
May be November 3rd due to time zone differences

I believe they will come with a unified launcher but don't know the technicalities of signing up for a username on Java edition (likely going to be related to MS account)

You probably own the game already but is a great addition nonetheless, especially for those who want to try the other edition to play with friends or family

Unlucky for those looking to be gaming during lockdown (but hey, the grind never stops!)

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  • StingyMan on 19/10/2021 - 14:49
    +5

    May want to combine with this deal, if you are looking to stock up on your gamepass sub

  • bargainatoraah on 19/10/2021 - 15:06
    +1

    Is this playable on Mac?

    • scrimshaw on 19/10/2021 - 15:27
      +2

      Minecraft Java runs on pretty much every major OS. https://www.minecraft.net/en-us/store/minecraft-java-edition

      • vanreek on 19/10/2021 - 15:39

        This. Definitely play Java if you can. Bought Java for my nephew and he couldn't believe content was free.

        • Jonzay on 19/10/2021 - 15:45

          Yup. Can just put in mods, texture packs and skins, all for free. Can even mod in very high resolution graphics.

      • bargainatoraah on 19/10/2021 - 15:45

        Does game pass work on Mac?

        • scrimshaw on 19/10/2021 - 16:02

          Game Pass is not software. You don't install the game pass, it's a membership. It can be accessed on Mac / IOS.

          You buy the pass and your Microsoft login is what you use to play with Minecraft (it used to be Mojang but they're now merging the two together into one federated login)

  • macmanluke on 19/10/2021 - 15:25

    Nice wanted to try out bedrock but not been keen to buy the game again

  • Wonderfool on 19/10/2021 - 15:45
    -4

    Do they even need it considering that everyone owns it at this point? Lol

    • pronoun on 19/10/2021 - 15:53
      +7

      I don't… does the Java edition ever go on sale? I want to be OzBargain and not pay full price…

    • iDrownFish on 20/10/2021 - 19:32

      so you're saying none of the ~20+ million gamepass subscribers will benefit from this game being added? lol

      • Wonderfool on 20/10/2021 - 19:36

        I mean, it's the best selling game ever. 200 million unit sold. So yeah, I'm really surprised people there are people who don't own this already. It's 20 bucks for what basically is an engine at this point.

  • justtoreply on 19/10/2021 - 16:04
    +1

    If you're just grinding this game, buy it? I presume it's cheaper than the xgp subscription

  • imurgod on 19/10/2021 - 17:19
    +1

    Damn it. My son was begging me for this and I caved a couple of days ago.

    • Buyingcrap on 21/10/2021 - 06:00
      +1

      Me too brother.

      • imurgod on 21/10/2021 - 08:36

        Oh well. I promised him I'd get it if he did well in school and he topped his year so it's the least I can do.

  • bowtiehoon on 19/10/2021 - 18:17

    Stupid question…Is this a permanent copy?

    • kapone on 19/10/2021 - 20:31
      +3

      Nothings guaranteed permanent with Game Pass, but given it's a MS published title, I wouldn't expect it to disappear.

      • Gravy on 20/10/2021 - 06:22

        I think some of the forza titles have come and gone from game pass. I also seem to remember that minecraft was previously on there?

        • StingyMan on 20/10/2021 - 09:12
          +2

          The forza titles get delisted from the MS store after a couple of years due to car and music licensing agreements. Minecraft was previously only on the xbox and now comes to PC with the Java edition included as extra.

    • thonk on 19/10/2021 - 23:14

      If it's like any other game pass game, then you would only have access to it while the subscription is active :)

  • harvestloon on 19/10/2021 - 18:19

    Is this version capable of using the RTX shaders?

    • StingyMan on 19/10/2021 - 20:36

      To my knowledge, the included bedrock version should be

    • Blackadda on 20/10/2021 - 12:06

      Currently Bedrock does if you 'opt in' to beta version.. but then you can't play with non-beta players/servers so it's not ideal.

  • imurgod on 21/10/2021 - 08:38
    -1

    For what it's worth, you get a discount on the game purchase if you have gamepass but I've found that, by the time the game leaves gamepass, it's very cheap to buy on eBay or Gumtree.

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