How To Download And Play Minecraft On A Chromebook
Minecraft in all its forms and accessories is one of the most popular games. Gamers of all ages have been enjoying it since its official debut in 2011. If you or your child have a Chromebook and are wondering if you can play Minecraft, the answer is yes. The developers and publishers of Minecraft have worked hard to make the game playable on as many devices as possible, and in 2023 they released an official version of the game for Chromebooks. Here are some ways to run Minecraft on a Chromebook.
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You can run Minecraft on a Chromebook by installing Minecraft. Bedrock Edition from Google Play Store to run the full version. You can also install Minecraft Java Edition using Linux app support on Chrome OS.
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Install Minecraft. Bedrock Edition from Google Play Store.
Minecraft. Bedrock Edition will be available on all Chromebook devices starting June 7, 2023. The official version includes multiplayer. you can play with your friends on different platforms. It also comes with the latest Trails and Tales update, which includes many new features such as the cherry orchard biome and the ability to ride camels.
Minecraft: Bedrock Edition costs $19.99 on the Google Play Store, while the Android version is free. However, if you already have the Android version, you can upgrade to the Chromebook version for just $12.99. The game will work with all Chromebooks released after 2020, but you can check the minimum and recommended specifications on the Minecraft support page.
Before you begin, make sure your Chromebook is running the latest version of Chrome OS. Open the Settings app by tapping the time on the status bar in the lower-right corner of the screen and pressing the Settings gear.
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Select the Apps option. If your Chromebook supports the Google Play Store, you'll see this option on the Apps screen. Click the Enable button next to the Google Play Store option.
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Open the Google Play Store from the dock/taskbar or via search. Find Minecraft. Bedrock Edition looking. Click the Buy button.
It will take some time, but Minecraft. Bedrock Edition will finally finish installing. Launch it by clicking the "Open" button on the Play Store screen. You can also open it by searching for it.
Use the Linux application support to install Minecraft Java Edition
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Minecraft Java Edition for Linux will only run on x86 systems. This method won't work for you if you have an ARM-based Chromebook. Also note that your Chromebook must support Linux software 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 bar. In advanced settings, go to the "Developer" tab. In the right pane, there will be a tab named Linux Development Environment . Click the Activate button below.
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The installation window will appear. Click Next. On the next screen, select the disk size according to your preference 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 entering the command below. Press Enter immediately after typing it.
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sudo apt-get update && sudo apt-get upgrade -y 
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Go to the Minecraft download page and download the Debian/Ubuntu version by clicking Minecraft.deb. You can find it in your Downloads folder and copy the file by pressing Ctrl + C or right-click and Copy .
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Open the Linux files folder in the left navigation bar and place it in the folder. Double-click the file to run it.
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In the window that opens, click "Install" . It will take a few seconds and the installation will complete. Click OK to close the window.
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Find Minecraft Launcher in the search tab and click to launch it. You can then log into your Minecraft account and start playing.
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Install Minecraft with PojavLauncher (ARM and x86)
If your Chromebook has an ARM chip, meaning it has a non-Intel or AMD processor, the Linux method won't work for you. In this case, you will need to install PojavLauncher, which helps you run the Android version of Minecraft on ARM and x86 Chromebooks.
Open the Settings app on your Chromebook by clicking the time in the lower-right corner of the screen, in the status bar, and clicking the Settings icon .
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Click on the "Applications" tab . If your Chromebook supports the Google Play Store, you'll see this option on the Apps screen. Click the Enable button next to the Google Play Store option.
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Open the Google Play Store from the dock/taskbar or via search. Find PojavLauncher and open it in the Play Store by clicking on the search result. Click the Install button.
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After installation, open PojavLauncher. Grant storage permission when prompted.
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This will download and install the files needed to run Minecraft and then allow you to use Minecraft.
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Frequently asked questions
It depends on the Chromebook you have, but most Chromebooks will be able to play Minecraft at 30fps at an acceptable resolution.
Yes, starting June 7, 2023, you can download the official version of Minecraft Bedrock from the Google Play Store.
Minecraft is a paid game, so there is no legal way to get it for free. All of these methods will require you to sign in to your Minecraft account with the purchases associated with it.
It's technically possible to play Minecraft on a school Chromebook, but it's subject to your school's rules and restrictions. If you have Linux (Beta) enabled, you can download and install the Linux version of Minecraft from the official website. However, your school may disable these features or block downloads of certain games and websites.
