Is it possible to get the pc/java version of Minecraft for free after buying it from the Windows 10 store? [duplicate]

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Is it possible to get Minecraft (pc/java) for free after purchasing windows 10 version?

I do think the offer is one directional only (Java -> Win10/Pocket version for free).. not an answer though because I am not 100% sure. — James, Apr 12, 2017 at 0:19
No; it is not possible to get the legacy Java version for free — Ramhound, Apr 12, 2017 at 1:29
It's not "legacy", it's a full product in active development with plans for the future. — Fabian Röling, Jan 2, 2018 at 22:06
Possible duplicate of Can you get Minecraft Java for free if you have purchased Minecraft Bedrock? — pppery, Jul 11, 2022 at 15:01

Vemonus · Accepted Answer · 2017-04-13 15:21:11Z

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No, Microsoft and Mojang have stated that the versions are different, so if you want to play both, you have to pay for both.

They are essentially different products.

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Fabian Röling · Accepted Answer · 2018-01-02 22:34:30Z

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It is now possible to do the opposite: If you buy Minecraft Java, you can get a free copy of the Windows 10 edition here.

answered Jan 2, 2018 at 22:07

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