Microsoft claimed that Windows 11 would be a more suitable operating system for gamers when it launched Windows 11. This is true to some extent , as it comes with many game-related features. A few years ago, Microsoft launched a new game subscription service called Xbox Game Pass.
Xbox Game Pass is a subscription service that gives you access to both free and premium games. With a single subscription, you will be able to access many premium games for no cost.
Minecraft was recently added to the Xbox Game Pass library. It allows players to play all three Minecraft titles on a PC with a single subscription. If you're looking for a tutorial to play Minecraft on Windows 11, you have come to the right location.
This article will provide the best way to download and install Minecraft on Windows 11. Let's take a look.
About Minecraft Launcher
If you wish to play Minecraft on Windows 10 and Windows 11 then you must download and install the Minecraft Launcher. Minecraft launcher is essentially a launcher that can run three different versions of Minecraft -
- Minecraft (Bedrock Edition) - Minecraft: Java Edition - Minecraft Dungeons
Without the Minecraft launcher users would have to access these three games independently from the official website. If you own an Xbox Game Pass, you can download the Minecraft launcher and access all three titles of Minecraft for no cost.
Steps to Download & Install Minecraft on Windows 11
You can use the Microsoft Store to download & install Minecraft on your system. These are the steps you must follow.
1. First of all first, open the Windows 11 Search and type into Microsoft Store. Then, select Microsoft Store from the drop-down menu.
2. In the Microsoft Store, search for Minecraft Launcher.
3. From the list of results, click on the Minecraft Launcher
4. Then you need to click on the Get Button.
5. Then wait until the game downloads. To play the game, simply click the Play button once it is downloaded.
6. Log in using your Microsoft account to activate an Xbox Game Pass subscription.
7. On the left pane, you will find three Minecraft titles. Select the title to install the game.
That's it! You are done. This is how to download and install Minecraft on Windows 11.
2. Download & install Minecraft via its official website
In this approach we will use Minecraft's official website to download and install Minecraft on Windows 11. Here are a few easy steps to follow.
1. First of Minecraft servers , visit this website and click on the Games option as shown below.
2. Click on Minecraft in the drop-down menu.
3. Click on the Try it for Free button on the next page, as shown below.
4. Click on the Windows operating systems to access the Try Minecraft page.
5. This will allow you to access the Xbox Store. You must click on the "GET Free Trial" option which is you can see below.
That's it! You are done. This is how you can download and install Minecraft on Windows 11.
Windows 11 makes it easy to install Minecraft. You can use either of these two methods to get the game installed on your system. I hope this article was helpful to you! Please share this article with your friends as well. Let us know if you have any questions.