Is Minecraft just one payment?

Yes, you can play Minecraft by yourself and enjoy it a lot. No, it's a one-time fee to pay for all platforms that have Minecraft unless you are using a monthly third-party subscription app for a console that doesn't support the game.

Is Minecraft a one-time payment?

Buying Minecraft

This requires a one-time purchase for the account. The account has to be compatible with the device. Example: Pocket Edition for iOS and Android; PC version for computer. Accounts cannot be shared are used simultaneously.

Can you play Minecraft without a subscription?

Additionally, Minecraft Java: Edition does not require an Xbox Live subscription. A multiplayer server allows two or more players to play Minecraft together. You can either download the server file needed to set up your own server from Minecraft.net or connect to another person's server.

Why is Minecraft making me buy it again?

1: You bought Minecraft on a different account than the one that you tried to log in with. 2: You tried to use a different edition of Minecraft than the one that you bought. If every thing is exactly the same as when you last used Minecraft, you might have to rebuy the game.

Do you have to pay for Minecraft on every device?

We're often asked if players can download Minecraft for free after purchasing it on a different device. Unfortunately, this is not possible. This is because Minecraft is sold and licensed separately on each platform, and transferring licenses is not possible as each platform has their own marketplace.

How To Buy Minecraft Java Edition (Guide) | Purchase Minecraft

What is the payment method for Minecraft?

We accept Visa, MasterCard, Discover, American Express, Apple Pay, Google Play, and PayPal.

How to use Minecraft without paying?

How to buy Minecraft without paying?

How do I buy Minecraft for my child?

In order to allow for the purchase to complete, you will need to disable Require Approval for Every Purchase in your Family Safety settings. You can do so by logging into the parent/guardian account for your family group and following Microsoft's Spending limits in Family Safety guide.

Do you have to pay for Minecraft twice?

Each player needs their own Minecraft account, so you'll have to pay again if you want to play with your child: one account for you, one for your child.

Do you have to buy both Minecraft?

If you have bought Minecraft before, you're now getting the other edition for free.

Do I have to buy Minecraft again if I have it on another device?

Already bought the game? If you've recently updated your device and need a new version of Minecraft, you don't have to buy it again. Returning users can redownload the game at no additional cost.

Why can't I just buy Minecraft?

Troubleshoot Purchasing

Try your purchase on another web browser or device, and make sure that the browser is the most current version. Try a different payment method in the online store. There are several different payment methods available. Note: Payment methods may vary depending on your country.

Do Minecraft purchases expire?

The Minecraft Marketplace makes it safer and easier to buy community-made content for Minecraft. Buy content once, and enjoy it on any mobile, Xbox, or Windows device with no expiration. Each purchase that you make is tied to your account.

Why can't I play Minecraft after I bought it?

If it's Minecraft for Windows, simply sign out your account on Microsoft Store then restart your PC before signing back in. If this is Minecraft Java Edition please do the same, sign out on your Microsoft Launcher then restart before signing back in.

Do you get both versions of Minecraft if you buy one?

All PC platform players will receive a Minecraft: Java Edition entitlement if they own Minecraft for Windows, and vice versa.

Do you have to pay $10 dollars a month for Minecraft?

Do you have to pay a monthly fee for Minecraft? nope, it is a 1 time purchase to get java edition and bedrock edition together in a bundle.

Can I share Minecraft with family if I buy it?

App purchases

For example, if you are the Organiser and have purchased Minecraft on your iOS device, each member in the Family Sharing Group can download their own copy of the game on their Apple device without requesting your Apple ID and password.

Does my child need a Minecraft account?

If you are purchasing Minecraft: Java Edition for a child, the child must have their own Microsoft account. You must sign in to your child's account to make the purchase, as games cannot be transferred between accounts.

Is Minecraft OK for 7 year old?

Minecraft is rated 7+, meaning that the game is recommended for children from the age of 7 upwards. The PEGI system classifies a 7+ rating as a game that “contains non-realistic looking violence towards fantasy characters (…) that could be upsetting to very young children.”

Do you have to pay 7 dollars a month for Minecraft?

$7.99 / month. The easiest way to pay: the subscription is automatically extended each month but can be cancelled at any time. It's 20% cheaper than manually buying a 30-day subscription each month.

Did Minecraft cost 60 dollars?

Versions and Pricing

TL;DR Minecraft is $30 for Bedrock Edition and $26.95 for Java Edition.

Did Minecraft always cost money?

Persson uploaded a half-finished demo of Minecraft to YouTube in 2009, then released a playable version on the independent gaming forum TIGSource later that year. In a move that surprised many gamers, Persson decided to charge for Minecraft even in its early versions — $13 per copy.