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  • MAC (Java Only)

  • Linux (Java Only)

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Bedrock

Java

Cross-Platform Compatibility

Allows you to play with friends on different devices.

Cross-play with Windows 10, Windows 11, Xbox, Nintendo Switch, PS5, and mobile

Cross-play with Windows, Mac, and Linux

Split screen multiplayer (Available only on consoles)

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 maps, skins, and texture packs. Available in-game from your favorite community creators. Purchases and Minecoins roam across Windows 10, Windows 11, Xbox, Mobile, and Switch. On PlayStation 5 the Minecraft Store uses Tokens. Tokens are used only on PlayStation consoles and cannot be used on other platforms. Similarly, Minecoins cannot be used on PlayStation consoles.

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Marketplace Pass

Play 150+ pieces of exciting content for one low monthly price!

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Downloadable Content (DLC)

Use add-ons to customize your experience. Transform the look, and even change the behavior of mobs.

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Mods

Independent, user-made additions and changes to the game.

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Official featured multiplayer servers (online multiplayer requires subscription sold separately)

Public servers, partnered with Minecraft, that anyone can join, with multiplayer mini-games.

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Realms

Realms are servers, run by us, just for you and your friends. Invite an infinite number of friends to join your personal Realm, and play with up to 10 friends at a time.

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Realms Plus

Get access to 100+ marketplace packs to play locally or on your personal Realm. 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 Microsoft Account

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 physically-based rendering, realistic lighting, vibrant colors, realistic water, and more. Content available in Minecraft Marketplace. Requires a DXR capable GPU.

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Windows 10 system requirements

Minimum

Recommended

OS

Windows 10 version 19041.0 or higher

Windows 10 version 19041.0 or higher

Architecture

ARM, x64, x86

ARM, x64, x86

Memory

4 GB

8 GB

Motion controller

Not specified

Windows Mixed Reality motion controllers

Headset

Not specified

Windows Mixed Reality immersive headset

Processor

Intel Celeron J4105 | AMD FX-4100

Intel i7-6500U | AMD A8-6600K

Graphics

Intel HD Graphics 4000 | AMD Radeon R5

NVIDIA GeForce 940M | AMD Radeon HD 8570D

Java System Requirements

Minimum

Recommended

OS

Windows 7 and up OR macOS 10.14.5 Mojave and up.

Windows 10 and up OR macOS 10.14.5 Mojave and up.

Architecture

ARM, x64, x86

ARM, x64, x86

Memory

2 GB

4 GB

Motion Controller

Not specified

Not specified

Headset

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Not specified

Processor

Intel Core i3-3210 3.2 GHz | AMD A8-7600 APU 3.1 GHz | Apple M1 or equivalent

Intel Core i5-4690 3.5 GHz | AMD A10-7800 APU 3.5 GHz | Apple M1 or equivalent

Graphics

Intel HD Graphics 4000 | AMD Radeon R5

NVIDIA GeForce 700 series or  AMD Radeon Rx 200 series (excluding integrated chipsets) with OpenGL 4.45