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{{disambig|the Bedrock Edition|the Java Edition|[[Minecraft: Java Edition]]}}
 
{{Infobox game
 
{{Infobox game
 
|cover        = Minecraft Windows 10 Edition cover.png
 
|cover        = Minecraft Windows 10 Edition cover.png
 
|developers  =  
 
|developers  =  
 
{{Infobox game/row/developer|Mojang}}
 
{{Infobox game/row/developer|Mojang}}
 +
{{Infobox game/row/developer|Microsoft Studios}}
 
|publishers  =  
 
|publishers  =  
 
{{Infobox game/row/publisher|Microsoft Studios}}
 
{{Infobox game/row/publisher|Microsoft Studios}}
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{{Infobox game/row/date|Windows|December 19, 2016|ref=<ref>[https://minecraft.net/en-us/article/ender-update-finally-here The Ender Update is finally here | Minecraft]</ref>}}
 
{{Infobox game/row/date|Windows|December 19, 2016|ref=<ref>[https://minecraft.net/en-us/article/ender-update-finally-here The Ender Update is finally here | Minecraft]</ref>}}
 
|taxonomy    =
 
|taxonomy    =
−
{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/microtransactions | cosmetic, currency|ref=<ref>[https://www.ibtimes.co.uk/minecraft-getting-new-microtransactions-virtual-currency-dont-worry-it-makes-sense-1616352 Minecraft is getting new microtransactions and a virtual currency]</ref> }}
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{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/monetization      | One-time game purchase, Subscription gaming service}}
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{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/series            | Minecraft}}
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{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/microtransactions | Cosmetic, Currency }}
 +
{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/modes            | Singleplayer, Multiplayer }}
 +
{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/pacing            | Real-time }}
 +
{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/perspectives      | First-person, Third-person }}
 +
{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/controls          | Direct control }}
 +
{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/genres            | Survival, Exploration, Open world }}
 +
{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/art styles        | Voxel art }}
 +
{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/themes            | Fantasy }}
 +
{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/series            | Minecraft }}
 
|steam appid  =  
 
|steam appid  =  
 
|gogcom id    =  
 
|gogcom id    =  
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|strategywiki = Minecraft: Windows 10 Edition
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|strategywiki = Minecraft
 
|mobygames    = minecraft_
 
|mobygames    = minecraft_
 
|wikipedia    = Minecraft
 
|wikipedia    = Minecraft
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}}
 
}}
  
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'''Key points'''
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{{Introduction
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{{++}} Fully supports cross-platform multiplayer with mobile and console versions.
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|introduction      = '''''{{PAGENAME}}''''' is a {{Glossary:Singleplayer}} and {{Glossary:Multiplayer}} {{Glossary:Real-time}} {{Glossary:Open world}} {{Glossary:Adventure}} game developed by [[Company:Mojang|Mojang]] and [[Company:Microsoft Studios|Microsoft Studios]] and published by [[Company:Microsoft Studios|Microsoft Studios]]. Although the term ''Bedrock Edition'' refers to versions for various operating systems and devices, the ''Minecraft for Windows'' (prev. ''Windows 10 Edition'') release is the only one of them to run on PC without sideloading nor emulation, and is the sole focus of this page.
−
{{++}} Likely to perform better than [[Minecraft]] Java Edition.<ref>[https://www.pcgamer.com/minecraft-java-edition-vs-windows-10/ Minecraft: Java Edition vs Windows 10 | PC Gamer]</ref>
+
 
−
{{ii}} Has official add-on support, however, the modding community is far more active around Java Edition.
+
|release history  =
−
{{++}} Will get RTX support currently in public beta.
+
 
 +
|current state    = The game fully supports cross-platform multiplayer with mobile and console versions, and is likely to perform better than [[Minecraft: Java Edition]].<ref>[https://www.pcgamer.com/minecraft-java-edition-vs-windows-10/ Minecraft: Java Edition vs Windows 10 | PC Gamer]</ref> While there is official add-on support, the modding community is more active around the [[Minecraft: Java Edition|Java Edition]] since the modding support in it is less limited. The game also lacks some features from the [[Minecraft: Java Edition|Java Edition]] which some Java players may miss.<ref>{{Refurl|url=https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/minecraft/creator/documents/differencesbetweenbedrockandjava|title=Microsoft Minecraft Content Creation - Differences Between Minecraft: Bedrock Edition and Minecraft: Java Edition|date=2022-12-14}}</ref><ref>{{Refurl|url=https://help.minecraft.net/hc/en-us/articles/360058534412-Differences-Between-Minecraft-Java-Edition-and-Minecraft|title=Minecraft Help Center - Differences Between Minecraft: Java Edition and Minecraft |date=2022-12-14}}</ref>
 +
}}
  
 
'''General information'''
 
'''General information'''
 
{{mm}} [https://minecraft.net/en/ Official series website]
 
{{mm}} [https://minecraft.net/en/ Official series website]
 
{{mm}} [http://www.minecraftforum.net/ Official Forums]
 
{{mm}} [http://www.minecraftforum.net/ Official Forums]
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{{mm}} [http://minecraft.gamepedia.com/Minecraft_Wiki Official Wiki]
 
 
{{mm}} [https://minecraft.uservoice.com Minecraft Feedback]
 
{{mm}} [https://minecraft.uservoice.com Minecraft Feedback]
  
 
==Availability==
 
==Availability==
 
{{Availability|
 
{{Availability|
−
{{Availability/row| Microsoft Store | 9nblggh2jhxj | Microsoft Store | | | Windows }}
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{{Availability/row| Amazon | B07JCRY8WP | Microsoft Store | | | Windows }}
 +
{{Availability/row| Amazon.co.uk | B07J2ZP7XF | Microsoft Store | | | Windows }}
 +
{{Availability/row| Microsoft Store | 9nblggh2jhxj | Microsoft Store | Included with {{store feature|Xbox Game Pass}}. No longer available as a non-Game Pass purchase. | | Windows }}
 +
{{Availability/row| Microsoft Store | 9NXP44L49SHJ | Microsoft Store | Included with {{store feature|Xbox Game Pass}}. Includes [[Minecraft: Java Edition|Java Edition]]. | | Windows }}
 +
{{Availability/row| Microsoft Store | 9p5x4qvlc2xr | Microsoft Store | "Minecraft Preview for Windows". Included with {{store feature|Xbox Game Pass}}. Not available as a non-Game Pass purchase. | | Windows }}
 
{{Availability/row| Oculus | 741306562635466 | Microsoft Store | | | Windows }}
 
{{Availability/row| Oculus | 741306562635466 | Microsoft Store | | | Windows }}
 
}}
 
}}
 
{{ii}} All versions require {{DRM|Microsoft Store}}.
 
{{ii}} All versions require {{DRM|Microsoft Store}}.
 
{{ii}} A {{store link|Microsoft Store|9nblggh2jhxj|free trial}} is available (includes 90 minutes of gameplay).
 
{{ii}} A {{store link|Microsoft Store|9nblggh2jhxj|free trial}} is available (includes 90 minutes of gameplay).
−
{{--}} [[Minecraft]] purchases no longer include access to the Windows 10 Edition as of October 19, 2018.<ref>[https://help.mojang.com/customer/en/portal/articles/2064007-minecraft-for-windows-10]</ref>
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{{++}} Purchase includes access to the [[Minecraft: Java Edition|Java Edition]].<ref>{{Refurl|url=https://help.minecraft.net/hc/en-us/articles/6657208607501|title=Minecraft: Java & Bedrock Edition FAQ|date=May 2023}}</ref> For Game Pass players, use [https://www.xbox.com/en-US/games/store/minecraft-pc-bundle/9P1DP2NGFB93 Minecraft PC Bundle] to access both.
  
 
===Microtransactions===
 
===Microtransactions===
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|boost              =  
 
|boost              =  
 
|cosmetic            = Player skins, worlds, and texture packs are purchasable using '''Minecoins'''.
 
|cosmetic            = Player skins, worlds, and texture packs are purchasable using '''Minecoins'''.
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|currency            = '''Minecoins''' currency is a real money purchase, and is used to unlock [[cosmetic]]s.
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|currency            = The '''Minecoins''' currency is a real money purchase, and is used to unlock cosmetics and worlds<ref>{{Refurl|url=https://www.ibtimes.co.uk/minecraft-getting-new-microtransactions-virtual-currency-dont-worry-it-makes-sense-1616352|title=Minecraft is getting new microtransactions and a virtual currency|date=May 2023}}</ref>
 
|finite spend        =  
 
|finite spend        =  
 
|infinite spend      =  
 
|infinite spend      =  
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==Game data==
 
==Game data==
−
{{Image|Minecraft Windows 10 Edition General.png|In-game general settings.}}
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{{Image|Minecraft Windows 10 Edition General.png|In-game general settings (Older version).}}
  
 
===Configuration file(s) location===
 
===Configuration file(s) location===
 
{{Game data|
 
{{Game data|
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{{Game data/config|Windows|{{p|localappdata}}\Packages\Microsoft.MinecraftUWP_8wekyb3d8bbwe\LocalState\games\com.mojang\minecraftpe\options.txt}}
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{{Game data/config|Microsoft Store| {{p|localappdata}}\Packages\Microsoft.MinecraftUWP_8wekyb3d8bbwe\LocalState\games\com.mojang\minecraftpe\options.txt | {{p|localappdata}}\Packages\Microsoft.MinecraftWindowsBeta_8wekyb3d8bbwe\LocalState\games\com.mojang\minecraftpe\options.txt '''(Preview)''' }}
 
}}
 
}}
  
 
===Save game data location===
 
===Save game data location===
 
{{Game data|
 
{{Game data|
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{{Game data/saves|Windows|{{p|localappdata}}\Packages\Microsoft.MinecraftUWP_8wekyb3d8bbwe\LocalState\games\com.mojang\minecraftWorlds\}}
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{{Game data/saves|Microsoft Store|{{p|localappdata}}\Packages\Microsoft.MinecraftUWP_8wekyb3d8bbwe\LocalState\games\com.mojang\minecraftWorlds\ | {{p|localappdata}}\Packages\Microsoft.MinecraftWindowsBeta_8wekyb3d8bbwe\LocalState\games\com.mojang\minecraftWorlds\ '''(Preview)''' }}
 
}}
 
}}
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{{ii}} Saves are not compatible with [[Minecraft]].<ref>{{store link|Microsoft Store|9nblggh2jhxj|Minecraft: Windows 10 Edition Beta - Microsoft Store}}</ref>
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{{ii}} Saves are not compatible with [[Minecraft: Java Edition|Java Edition]].<ref>{{store link|Microsoft Store|9nblggh2jhxj|Minecraft: Windows 10 Edition Beta - Microsoft Store}}</ref>
  
 
===[[Glossary:Save game cloud syncing|Save game cloud syncing]]===
 
===[[Glossary:Save game cloud syncing|Save game cloud syncing]]===
 
{{Save game cloud syncing
 
{{Save game cloud syncing
−
|discord               =  
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|discord                   =  
−
|discord notes         =  
+
|discord notes             =  
−
|epic games store       =  
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|epic games launcher       =  
−
|epic games store notes =  
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|epic games launcher notes =  
−
|gog galaxy             =  
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|gog galaxy               =  
−
|gog galaxy notes       =  
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|gog galaxy notes         =  
−
|origin                 =  
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|origin                   =  
−
|origin notes           =  
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|origin notes             =  
−
|steam cloud           =  
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|steam cloud               =  
−
|steam cloud notes     =  
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|steam cloud notes         =  
−
|uplay                  =  
+
|ubisoft connect          =  
−
|uplay notes           =  
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|ubisoft connect notes     =  
−
|xbox cloud             = true
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|xbox cloud               = false
−
|xbox cloud notes       =  
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|xbox cloud notes         =  
 
}}
 
}}
 +
{{ii}} Marketplace purchases and character customization are saved to your Xbox account.
  
 
==Video==
 
==Video==
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{{Image|Minecraft Windows 10 Edition Video.png|In-game video settings.}}
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{{Image|Minecraft Windows 10 Edition Video.png|In-game video settings (Older version).}}
 
{{Video
 
{{Video
 
|wsgf link                  = https://www.wsgf.org/dr/minecraft-windows-10-edition/en
 
|wsgf link                  = https://www.wsgf.org/dr/minecraft-windows-10-edition/en
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|fov notes                  = 30-110° (default 70°).
 
|fov notes                  = 30-110° (default 70°).
 
|windowed                  = true
 
|windowed                  = true
−
|windowed notes            =  
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|windowed notes            = The game window can be resized freely.
−
|borderless windowed        = false
+
|borderless windowed        = always on
−
|borderless windowed notes  =  
+
|borderless windowed notes  = Exclusive fullscreen isn't available.
−
|anisotropic                = always on
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|anisotropic                = false
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|anisotropic notes          = Always enabled.
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|anisotropic notes          = <ref>{{Refcheck|user=Datacedinow|date=2022-12-14|comment=Checked by comparing with java edition which has anisotropic. Forcing anisotropic in the Nvidia control panel didn't change anything.}}</ref>
 
|antialiasing              = true
 
|antialiasing              = true
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|antialiasing notes        = Up to 8x [[MSAA]].
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|antialiasing notes        = Up to 16x [[MSAA]].
 +
|upscaling                  = limited
 +
|upscaling tech            = DLSS 2
 +
|upscaling notes            = Called '''Upscaling''' in the game video settings. Only usable when playing with raytracing.
 
|vsync                      = always on
 
|vsync                      = always on
−
|vsync notes                =  
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|vsync notes                = Vsync is enabled by default. See [[#Vertical sync (Vsync)|Vertical sync (Vsync)]].
 
|60 fps                    = true
 
|60 fps                    = true
 
|60 fps notes              =  
 
|60 fps notes              =  
 
|120 fps                    = true
 
|120 fps                    = true
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|120 fps notes              = Frame rate is capped at 256 FPS.
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|120 fps notes              = Max Framerate is unlimited by default.<ref>{{Refcheck|user=Datacedinow|date=2022-12-14|comment=Tested with MSI Afterburner but Vsync needs to be forced off first.}}</ref>
 
|hdr                        = false
 
|hdr                        = false
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|hdr notes                  = Planned for the Better Together Update.<ref>[https://minecraft.net/en-us/article/all-news-e3 All the news from E3! | Minecraft]</ref>
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|hdr notes                  =
−
|color blind                = unknown
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|ray tracing                = limited
 +
|ray tracing notes          = Though added offically, it can not be enabled without unofficial packs.
 +
|color blind                = false
 
|color blind notes          =  
 
|color blind notes          =  
 
}}
 
}}
 +
===[[Glossary:Vertical sync (Vsync)|Vertical sync (Vsync)]]===
 +
{{Fixbox|description=Edit config file|ref=|fix=
 +
# Go to the [[#Game data|configuration file(s) location]].
 +
# Open <code>options.txt</code>
 +
# Change <code>gfx_vsync:1</code> to <code>gfx_vsync:0</code> to disable V-sync.
 +
 +
NOTE: This does not always work.<ref>{{Refcheck|user=Datacedinow|date=2022-12-14|comment=This fix didn't work on 1.19.51.}}</ref>
 +
}}
 +
or
 +
{{Fixbox|description=Force Vsync off through the GPU control panel, see [[Glossary:Vertical sync (Vsync)#Nvidia|Vsync (Nvidia)]] or [[Glossary:Vertical sync (Vsync)#AMD|Vsync (AMD)]].|ref=|}}
  
 
==Input==
 
==Input==
−
{{Image|Minecraft Windows 10 Edition Controls.png|In-game control settings.}}
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{{Image|Minecraft Windows 10 Edition Controls.png|In-game control settings. (Older version)}}
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{{Image|Minecraft Windows 10 Edition Gamepad Remapping.png|In-game gamepad button map settings.}}
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{{Image|Minecraft Windows 10 Edition Gamepad Remapping.png|In-game gamepad button map settings. (Older version)}}
 
{{Input
 
{{Input
 
|key remap                = true
 
|key remap                = true
 
|key remap notes          =  
 
|key remap notes          =  
 
|acceleration option      = false
 
|acceleration option      = false
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|acceleration option notes =  
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|acceleration option notes = Missing mouse acceleration support from the Java version.
 
|mouse menu                = true
 
|mouse menu                = true
 
|mouse menu notes          =  
 
|mouse menu notes          =  
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|touchscreen notes        =  
 
|touchscreen notes        =  
 
|controller support        = true
 
|controller support        = true
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|controller support notes  = XInput only.
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|controller support notes  =  
 
|full controller          = true
 
|full controller          = true
 
|full controller notes    =  
 
|full controller notes    =  
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|other button prompts      = unknown
 
|other button prompts      = unknown
 
|other button prompts notes=  
 
|other button prompts notes=  
−
|controller hotplug        = unknown
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|controller hotplug        = true
 
|controller hotplug notes  =  
 
|controller hotplug notes  =  
 
|haptic feedback          = unknown
 
|haptic feedback          = unknown
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{{Audio
 
{{Audio
 
|separate volume          = true
 
|separate volume          = true
−
|separate volume notes    = Sound, Music.
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|separate volume notes    = Music, Sound and other sliders based on sound category.
−
|surround sound          = unknown
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|surround sound          = true
−
|surround sound notes    =  
+
|surround sound notes    = 4.0, 5.1 and 7.1 surround sound.<ref>{{Refcheck|user=Datacedinow|date=2022-12-14|comment=Tested using HeSuVi. Player footsteps may sound buggy while using surround sound.}}</ref>
 
|subtitles                = n/a
 
|subtitles                = n/a
 
|subtitles notes          = Everything is text-based.
 
|subtitles notes          = Everything is text-based.
−
|closed captions          = true
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|closed captions          = false
−
|closed captions notes    = true
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|closed captions notes    =
−
|mute on focus lost      = true
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|mute on focus lost      = false
 
|mute on focus lost notes =  
 
|mute on focus lost notes =  
−
|eax support              =  
+
|eax support              = unknown
 
|eax support notes        =  
 
|eax support notes        =  
 +
|royalty free audio      = always on
 +
|royalty free audio notes = User-generated "Resource packs" may contain non-royalty free audio.
 
}}
 
}}
  
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}}
 
}}
 
{{L10n/switch
 
{{L10n/switch
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  |language  = French
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  |language  = Finnish
 
  |interface = true
 
  |interface = true
 
  |audio    = n/a
 
  |audio    = n/a
 
  |subtitles = n/a
 
  |subtitles = n/a
−
  |notes    = Choice of France or Canada.
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  |notes    =  
 
  |fan      =  
 
  |fan      =  
 
}}
 
}}
 
{{L10n/switch
 
{{L10n/switch
−
  |language  = Finnish
+
  |language  = French
 
  |interface = true
 
  |interface = true
 
  |audio    = n/a
 
  |audio    = n/a
 
  |subtitles = n/a
 
  |subtitles = n/a
−
  |notes    =  
+
  |notes    = Choice of France or Canada.
 
  |fan      =  
 
  |fan      =  
 
}}
 
}}
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==Network==
 
==Network==
−
{{ii}} Multiplayer is not compatible with [[Minecraft]], but is with Pocket edition.<ref>[https://mojang.com/2015/07/announcing-minecraft-windows-10-edition-beta/ Announcing: Minecraft: Windows 10 Edition Beta]</ref>
 
 
{{Network/Multiplayer
 
{{Network/Multiplayer
 
|local play          = false
 
|local play          = false
−
|local play players  =  
+
|local play players  = 1
 
|local play modes    =  
 
|local play modes    =  
−
|local play notes    = Console versions only.
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|local play notes    = Only console versions support split-screen local play.
 
|lan play            = true
 
|lan play            = true
−
|lan play players    = 8
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|lan play players    = 40
 
|lan play modes      =  
 
|lan play modes      =  
−
|lan play notes      = Enable "Local Server Multiplayer" on the options screen.<ref>[https://mojang.com/2015/09/windows-10-and-pe-gets-cross-play-the-nether-more/ Cross play on Win 10 and PE! The Nether! More!]</ref>
+
|lan play notes      = The default allowed player count is set to 5. Use the command <code>/setmaxplayers</code>.<ref>{{Refurl|url=https://minecraft.fandom.com/wiki/Commands/setmaxplayers|title=Minecraft Wiki - Commands/setmaxplayers|date=2022-12-14}}</ref> <br/>''Requires cheats enabled in the world.''
 
|online play          = true
 
|online play          = true
−
|online play players  = 8
+
|online play players  = 40
 
|online play modes    =  
 
|online play modes    =  
−
|online play notes    = Supports crossplay with Xbox One, Nintendo Switch, iOS, Android and PlayStation 4. Gear VR, Windows 10 Mobile and certain Android/iOS devices will not support crossplay starting from October 2020.<ref>[https://www.minecraft.net/en-us/article/important-news-regarding-minecraft-mobile]</ref>
+
|online play notes    = Cross-platform play via Xbox Live with Bedrock Edition console/mobile, but not [[Minecraft: Java Edition]] or legacy console/mobile<ref>{{Refurl|url=https://help.minecraft.net/hc/en-us/articles/6657208607501|title=Minecraft Help - Minecraft: Java & Bedrock Edition for PC FAQ|date=2023-04-18}}</ref>.
 
|asynchronous        =  
 
|asynchronous        =  
 
|asynchronous notes  =  
 
|asynchronous notes  =  
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|p2p notes          =  
 
|p2p notes          =  
 
|dedicated          = true
 
|dedicated          = true
−
|dedicated notes    = Using [https://minecraft.net/en-us/realms/ Minecraft Realms] or using [https://minecraft.gamepedia.com/Bedrock_Edition_server_software server software]
+
|dedicated notes    = Using [https://minecraft.net/en-us/realms/ Minecraft Realms] or [https://minecraft.gamepedia.com/Bedrock_Edition_server_software server software].
 
|self-hosting      = true
 
|self-hosting      = true
 
|self-hosting notes =  
 
|self-hosting notes =  
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{{API
 
{{API
 
|direct3d versions      = 11, 12
 
|direct3d versions      = 11, 12
−
|direct3d notes        = <ref>[https://www.reddit.com/r/Minecraft/comments/3c3e5m/announcing_minecraft_windows_10_edition_beta/css00m1 mojang_tommo comments on Announcing: Minecraft: Windows 10 Edition Beta]</ref><ref>{{Refcheck|user=Marioysikax|date=2015-09-08|comment=}}</ref><br>DX12 support is still a work in progress, but will support Nvidia's RTX ray-tracing technology via DXR.
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Revision as of 15:56, 29 February 2024

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Although this product has been released, it remains under active development - information may change frequently and could be outdated or irrelevant.

This page is for the Bedrock Edition. For the Java Edition, see Minecraft: Java Edition.

Minecraft: Bedrock Edition
Minecraft: Bedrock Edition cover
Developers
Mojang
Microsoft Studios
Publishers
Microsoft Studios
Release dates
Windows December 19, 2016[1]
Taxonomy
Monetization One-time game purchase, Subscription gaming service
Microtransactions Cosmetic, Currency
Modes Singleplayer, Multiplayer
Pacing Real-time
Perspectives First-person, Third-person
Controls Direct control
Genres Survival, Exploration, Open world
Art styles Voxel art
Themes Fantasy
Series Minecraft
Minecraft: Bedrock Edition guide on StrategyWiki
Minecraft: Bedrock Edition on MobyGames
Minecraft: Bedrock Edition on Wikipedia
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Minecraft: Bedrock Edition is a singleplayer and multiplayer real-time open world adventure game developed by Mojang and Microsoft Studios and published by Microsoft Studios. Although the term Bedrock Edition refers to versions for various operating systems and devices, the Minecraft for Windows (prev. Windows 10 Edition) release is the only one of them to run on PC without sideloading nor emulation, and is the sole focus of this page.

The game fully supports cross-platform multiplayer with mobile and console versions, and is likely to perform better than Minecraft: Java Edition.[2] While there is official add-on support, the modding community is more active around the Java Edition since the modding support in it is less limited. The game also lacks some features from the Java Edition which some Java players may miss.[3][4]

General information

Official series website
Official Forums
Minecraft Feedback

Availability

Source DRM Notes Keys OS
Amazon.com
Microsoft Store
Windows
Amazon.co.uk
Microsoft Store
Windows
Microsoft Store
Microsoft Store
 Included with Xbox Game Pass for PC. No longer available as a non-Game Pass purchase.
Windows
Microsoft Store
Microsoft Store
 Included with Xbox Game Pass for PC. Includes Java Edition.
Windows
Microsoft Store
Microsoft Store
 "Minecraft Preview for Windows". Included with Xbox Game Pass for PC. Not available as a non-Game Pass purchase.
Windows
Oculus Store
Microsoft Store
Windows
All versions require Microsoft Store DRM.
A free trial is available (includes 90 minutes of gameplay).
Purchase includes access to the Java Edition.[5] For Game Pass players, use Minecraft PC Bundle to access both.

Microtransactions

Type Notes
Cosmetic Player skins, worlds, and texture packs are purchasable using Minecoins.
Currency The Minecoins currency is a real money purchase, and is used to unlock cosmetics and worlds[6]

Game data

In-game general settings (Older version).
In-game general settings (Older version).

Configuration file(s) location

System Location
Microsoft Store %LOCALAPPDATA%\Packages\Microsoft.MinecraftUWP_8wekyb3d8bbwe\LocalState\games\com.mojang\minecraftpe\options.txt
%LOCALAPPDATA%\Packages\Microsoft.MinecraftWindowsBeta_8wekyb3d8bbwe\LocalState\games\com.mojang\minecraftpe\options.txt (Preview)

Save game data location

System Location
Microsoft Store %LOCALAPPDATA%\Packages\Microsoft.MinecraftUWP_8wekyb3d8bbwe\LocalState\games\com.mojang\minecraftWorlds\
%LOCALAPPDATA%\Packages\Microsoft.MinecraftWindowsBeta_8wekyb3d8bbwe\LocalState\games\com.mojang\minecraftWorlds\ (Preview)
Saves are not compatible with Java Edition.[7]

Save game cloud syncing

System Native Notes
Xbox Cloud
Marketplace purchases and character customization are saved to your Xbox account.

Video

In-game video settings (Older version).
In-game video settings (Older version).

Graphics feature State WSGF Notes
Widescreen resolution
 
Multi-monitor
 
Ultra-widescreen
 
4K Ultra HD
 
Field of view (FOV)
30-110° (default 70°).
Windowed
The game window can be resized freely.
Borderless fullscreen windowed
Exclusive fullscreen isn't available.
Anisotropic filtering (AF)
[8]
Anti-aliasing (AA)
Up to 16x MSAA.
High-fidelity upscaling
DLSS 2.0
Called Upscaling in the game video settings. Only usable when playing with raytracing.
Vertical sync (Vsync)
Vsync is enabled by default. See Vertical sync (Vsync).
60 FPS and 120+ FPS
Max Framerate is unlimited by default.[9]
High dynamic range display (HDR)
See the glossary page for potential alternatives.
Ray tracing (RT)
Though added offically, it can not be enabled without unofficial packs.

Vertical sync (Vsync)

Edit config file
  1. Go to the configuration file(s) location.
  2. Open options.txt
  3. Change gfx_vsync:1 to gfx_vsync:0 to disable V-sync.

NOTE: This does not always work.[10]

or

Force Vsync off through the GPU control panel, see Vsync (Nvidia) or Vsync (AMD).

Input

In-game control settings. (Older version)
In-game control settings. (Older version)
In-game gamepad button map settings. (Older version)
In-game gamepad button map settings. (Older version)

Keyboard and mouse, touch State Notes
Remapping
Mouse acceleration
Missing mouse acceleration support from the Java version.
Mouse sensitivity
Mouse input in menus
Mouse Y-axis inversion
Touchscreen optimised
Controller
Controller support
Full controller support
Controller remapping
Controller sensitivity
Controller Y-axis inversion
Controller types
XInput-compatible controllers
Xbox button prompts
Impulse Trigger vibration
PlayStation controllers
See the glossary page for potential workarounds.
Tracked motion controllers
Button/gesture prompts
Generic/other controllers
See the glossary page for potential workarounds.
Additional information
Controller hotplugging
Haptic feedback
Digital movement supported
Simultaneous controller+KB/M

Audio

Audio feature State Notes
Separate volume controls
Music, Sound and other sliders based on sound category.
Surround sound
4.0, 5.1 and 7.1 surround sound.[11]
Subtitles
Everything is text-based.
Closed captions
Mute on focus lost
Royalty free audio
User-generated "Resource packs" may contain non-royalty free audio.

Localizations

Language UI Audio Sub Notes
English
Choice of UK or US.
Bulgarian
Simplified Chinese
Traditional Chinese
Czech
Danish
Dutch
Finnish
French
Choice of France or Canada.
German
Greek
Hungarian
Indonesian
Italian
Japanese
Korean
Norwegian
Polish
Portuguese
Brazilian Portuguese
Russian
Spanish
Latin American Spanish
Slovak
Swedish
Turkish
Ukrainian

Network

Multiplayer types

Type Native Players Notes
Local play
1 Only console versions support split-screen local play.
LAN play
40 The default allowed player count is set to 5. Use the command /setmaxplayers.[12]
Requires cheats enabled in the world.
Online play
40 Cross-platform play via Xbox Live with Bedrock Edition console/mobile, but not Minecraft: Java Edition or legacy console/mobile[13].

Connection types

Type Native Notes
Matchmaking
Peer-to-peer
Dedicated
Using Minecraft Realms or server software.
Self-hosting
Direct IP

VR support

Headsets State Notes
SteamVR
This game might be playable with the Revive Compatibility Layer (compatibility list).
Oculus VR (LibOVR)
Oculus Rift support was added in 2016.[14]
Windows Mixed Reality
[15]
Devices
Tracked motion controllers
See Input for details.
Traditional controller
See Input for details.
Keyboard/Mouse
[14]
Play area
Seated
Standing
Room-scale

Other information

API

Technical specs Supported Notes
Direct3D 11, 12 [16][17]
When used with DX12, the game supports Nvidia's RTX ray-tracing technology via DXR.
Shader Model support 5
Executable 32-bit 64-bitARM Notes
Windows
ARM support was added in 2017.

Middleware

Middleware Notes
Interface Coherent UI
Multiplayer Xbox Live A Microsoft Account and an Xbox profile is required for online multiplayer.

System requirements

Windows
Minimum Recommended
Operating system (OS) 10 version 17134.0[18] (1607/Anniversary) 11
Processor (CPU) Intel Celeron J4105
AMD FX-4100		 Intel Core i7-6500U
AMD A8-6600K
System memory (RAM) 4 GB 8 GB
Hard disk drive (HDD) 1 GB
Video card (GPU) Intel HD 4000
AMD Radeon R5 		Nvidia GeForce 940M
AMD Radeon HD 8570D

References

  1. ↑ The Ender Update is finally here | Minecraft
  2. ↑ Minecraft: Java Edition vs Windows 10 | PC Gamer
  3. ↑ Microsoft Minecraft Content Creation - Differences Between Minecraft: Bedrock Edition and Minecraft: Java Edition - last accessed on 2022-12-14
  4. ↑ Minecraft Help Center - Differences Between Minecraft: Java Edition and Minecraft - last accessed on 2022-12-14
  5. ↑ Minecraft: Java & Bedrock Edition FAQ - last accessed on May 2023
  6. ↑ Minecraft is getting new microtransactions and a virtual currency - last accessed on May 2023
  7. ↑ Minecraft: Windows 10 Edition Beta - Microsoft Store
  8. ↑ Verified by User:Datacedinow on 2022-12-14
    Checked by comparing with java edition which has anisotropic. Forcing anisotropic in the Nvidia control panel didn't change anything.
  9. ↑ Verified by User:Datacedinow on 2022-12-14
    Tested with MSI Afterburner but Vsync needs to be forced off first.
  10. ↑ Verified by User:Datacedinow on 2022-12-14
    This fix didn't work on 1.19.51.
  11. ↑ Verified by User:Datacedinow on 2022-12-14
    Tested using HeSuVi. Player footsteps may sound buggy while using surround sound.
  12. ↑ Minecraft Wiki - Commands/setmaxplayers - last accessed on 2022-12-14
  13. ↑ Minecraft Help - Minecraft: Java & Bedrock Edition for PC FAQ - last accessed on 2023-04-18
  14. ↑ 14.0 14.1 Minecraft VR coming to Oculus Rift today!
  15. ↑ Minecraft now on Windows Mixed Reality! | Minecraft
  16. ↑ mojang_tommo comments on Announcing: Minecraft: Windows 10 Edition Beta
  17. ↑ Verified by User:Marioysikax on 2015-09-08
  18. ↑ Minecraft for Windows 10 - last accessed on 2/12/2019