
To install either version, just click it in the sidebar and hit the big green "Install" button. When you open the Minecraft Launcher, you should see both "Minecraft: Java Edition" and "Minecraft for Windows" in the left sidebar. It allows cross-platform multiplayer and is likely what they're looking for to play with friends. If you're downloading Minecraft for your child, install Minecraft for Windows. You can even keep both installed, if you want. As long as you buy Minecraft, you can change your mind about which version to play whenever you need to. The good news is that both are included with your purchase now, meaning you don't need to sweat the purchase. From this point, you should be able to launch "Minecraft: Java Edition" from your Chromebook's search bar like any other app.If you're new to Minecraft, the differences between the original Minecraft Java Edition and Minecraft for Windows (also called Bedrock) aren't obvious. Once you're logged in, expect your launcher to download the latest patch. Once the installation is finished, you can boot up the game and log into either your Microsoft or Mojang account - whichever one is associated with your "Minecraft: Java Edition" purchase. After it finishes, type "sudo apt-get install libsecret-1-0" and tap enter, then "Y" and enter one last time.Īt this point, you should be ready to install and play "Minecraft," which is as simple as double-clicking the b file in your Downloads directory, then allowing Linux to install it on your Chromebook. You'll be prompted to install roughly half a gig's worth of packages, to which you'll wanna type "Y" and press enter again, given you have the space.

Enter the line "sudo apt-get install default-jdk" and press the enter key. Next, head to the "Minecraft" official website to download the Debian/Ubuntu version of "Minecraft: Java Edition." From here, open the Terminal app.
