Minecraft, in all its guises and accessories, is one of the most popular games of all time. Since its official debut in 2011, it has been enjoyed by players of all ages. If you or your kids have a Chromebook and are wondering if they can play Minecraft, the answer is yes. Minecraft developers and publishers have been working hard to make the game playable on as many devices as possible and have released an official version of the game for Chromebooks in 2023. Here are a few ways to run Minecraft on Chromebooks.
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You can run Minecraft on your Chromebook by installing Minecraft: Bedrock Edition from the Google Play Store to run the full version. You can also install Minecraft Java Edition on Chrome OS using Linux app support.
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Install Minecraft: Bedrock Edition from Google Play Store
Starting June 7, 2023, Minecraft: Bedrock Edition will be available on all Chromebooks. The official release includes crossplay functionality; You can play with friends on multiple platforms. It also comes with the latest update to Trails and Tales, which includes a variety of new features, such as a cherry blossom biome and the ability to ride a camel.
Minecraft: Bedrock Edition costs $19.99 on the Google Play Store and is available for free on the Android version. However, if you already have the Android version, you can upgrade to the Chromebook version for only $12.99. The game works with all Chromebooks released after 2020. However, you can check the minimum and recommended specs on the Minecraft support page.
Before you begin, make sure your Chromebook has the latest version of Chrome OS installed. Open the Settings app by clicking the time in the status bar at the bottom right of the screen, then clicking the Settings cog.
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Select the Application option. If your Chromebook supports the Google Play Store, you'll see the option on the Apps screen. Click the Enable button next to the Google Play Store option.
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Open Google Play Store from dock/taskbar or from search. Find Minecraft: Bedrock Edition by searching for it. Click the Buy button .
It will take a while, but the installation of Minecraft: Bedrock Edition will finally complete. Launch it by clicking the "Open" button on the Play Store screen. You can also open it by searching for it in search.
Use Linux Application Support to Install Minecraft Java Edition
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Minecraft Java Edition for Linux only works on x86 systems. This method will not work for you if you have an ARM-based Chromebook. Also note that your Chromebook must support Linux programs for this method to work.
Open the Settings app on your Chromebook and open advanced settings by clicking the Advanced tab in the left navigation pane. Under Advanced Settings, click the Developer tab. A tab labeled "Linux Development Environment" will appear in the right pane. Click the Activate button below.
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The installation window will appear. Click Next. On the next screen, select your desired disk size and click Install .
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It will take some time, but the installation will complete and a terminal window will open. Update your Linux environment to the latest version by typing the following command. Press Enter as soon as you type it.
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sudo apt-get update && sudo apt-get upgrade -y 
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Go to the Minecraft downloads page and download the Debian/Ubuntu version by clicking on Minecraft.deb. You can find it in the Downloads folder and you can copy the file by pressing Ctrl + C or by right clicking and selecting Copy .
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Open the "Linux Files" folder in the left navigation pane and paste it into the folder. Double click on the file to run it.
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In the window that appears, click Install . It takes a few seconds and the installation is complete. Click OK to close the window.
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Find Minecraft Launcher in the search tab and click on it to launch it. You can then log in to your Minecraft account and start playing.
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Install Minecraft with PojavLauncher (ARM and x86)
If your Chromebook has an ARM chipset, meaning it runs on a processor other than Intel or AMD, the Linux method won't work for you. In this case, you'll need to install PojavLauncher, which lets you run Android versions of Minecraft on ARM and x86 Chromebooks.
Open the Settings app on your Chromebook by clicking the time in the bottom-right corner of the screen and in the status bar, then clicking the Settings icon .
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Click on the Applications tab. If your Chromebook supports the Google Play Store, you'll see the option on the Apps screen. Click the Enable button next to the Google Play Store option.
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Open Google Play Store from dock/taskbar or from search. Search for PojavLauncher and open it in Play Store by clicking on the search result. Click the Install button.
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After installation, launch PojavLauncher. Grant storage permission when prompted.
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This will download and install the necessary files to run Minecraft. You can then log into Minecraft.
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frequent questions
It depends on what kind of Chromebook you have, but most Chromebooks can play Minecraft at a decent 30 FPS and resolution.
Yes, starting June 7, 2023 you can download the official edition of Minecraft: Bedrock on the Google Play Store.
Minecraft is a paid game, so there's no legal way to get it for free. All of these methods require you to be logged in to the Minecraft account with the associated purchase.
It's technically possible to play Minecraft on a school Chromebook, but that depends on school policies and restrictions. With Linux (Beta) enabled, you can download and install the Linux version of Minecraft from the official website. However, your school may disable this feature or block downloads of certain games and websites.
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