Following an early access period, is now more broadly available on . You can snap up Minecraft: Bedrock Edition from the Google Play Store for $20. Doing so will grant you access to the Android version of Minecraft, which typically costs $7, at no extra cost. If you have already bought the game on Android and use the same Google account on Chromebook, you can snag the latest port for $13.
Mojang started on Chromebook in March. At the time, it was only accessible on certain models that met the minimum specifications.
Minecraft will work on any Chromebook from the last three years along with other models that meet the minimum specifications, according to Google. It includes full cross-play support, so you can explore and create with friends who use the on mobile, Xbox, PlayStation, Nintendo Switch and Windows. Other versions of Minecraft were previously available on Chromebook, namely the older Java version and the . Game Pass Ultimate subscribers are also able to access the game on Chromebook via Xbox Cloud Gaming.
The latest Chromebook version also includes access to the Minecraft Marketplace and the new Trails & Tales update. The latter allows you to, among other things, encounter new mobs and blocks, and leave messages for friends on editable hanging signs.
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