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

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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 '17 at 00:19
No; it is not possible to get the legacy Java version for free — Ramhound, Apr 12 '17 at 01:29
It's not "legacy", it's a full product in active development with plans for the future. — Fabian Röling, Jan 02 '18 at 22:06
Possible duplicate of Can you get Minecraft Java for free if you have purchased Minecraft Bedrock? — pppery, Jul 11 '22 at 15:01

score 2 · Answer 1 · edited Apr 13 '17 at 15:21

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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.

edited Apr 13 '17 at 15:21

Vemonus

answered Apr 13 '17 at 15:15

Stese

Fabian Röling · Answer 2 · 2018-01-02T22:34:30.853

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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.

edited Jan 02 '18 at 22:34

answered Jan 02 '18 at 22:07

Fabian Röling

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