Free Minecraft Windows 10 Edition

What Is Minecraft Windows 10 Edition?

"Minecraft Windows 10 Edition" was the original name for the Bedrock version of Minecraft on PC. In 2022, Microsoft merged Java and Bedrock into a single purchase called Minecraft: Java & Bedrock Edition. If you search for "Minecraft Windows 10 Edition," you're looking for Bedrock on PC — and that's exactly what we give away.

Bedrock Edition is optimized for Windows 10 and 11. It runs better on lower-end hardware, supports cross-play with Xbox, PlayStation, Switch, and mobile, and gives you access to the Minecraft Marketplace for skins, texture packs, and worlds.

Method 1: FreeMCFA Discord Giveaways (Fastest)

We give away Minecraft Java & Bedrock bundle codes every single week. One code gives you both editions — Java for modding and Bedrock for cross-play. Here's how to enter:

1. Join our Discord server — Click the Discord button on this page to join instantly.
2. Head to #giveaways — Find the active giveaway pinned at the top of the channel.
3. React with 🎁 — That's your entry. One click, done.
4. Winners drawn Friday — Every Friday at 6 PM EST. Winners get codes via DM.

We've given away over 12,840 codes since we started. Your odds are better than you think — and they increase every week you enter.

Method 2: Xbox Game Pass

Xbox Game Pass includes Minecraft Bedrock Edition at no extra cost. Microsoft regularly offers trial deals that make this essentially free:

• $1 first month — New subscribers frequently get Game Pass Ultimate for $1
• 14-day free trial — Sometimes available for brand-new Microsoft accounts
• Play instantly — Download from the Xbox app on Windows 10/11

Game Pass Ultimate also includes PC Game Pass, Xbox Live Gold, and EA Play. You can play Minecraft as long as your subscription is active. Check our Xbox Game Pass Minecraft guide for current trial offers.

Method 3: Microsoft Rewards

Microsoft Rewards lets you earn points through Bing searches, quizzes, and daily activities, then redeem them for gift cards. Here's the Windows-specific approach:

1. Sign up at rewards.microsoft.com with your Microsoft account.
2. Earn daily — Do Bing searches (up to 150 points/day on desktop, 100 on mobile), complete daily challenges, and finish weekly bonus sets.
3. Redeem at ~46,000 points — Get a $25 Microsoft/Xbox gift card (enough to buy Minecraft).
4. Buy from Microsoft Store — Use the gift card to purchase Minecraft: Java & Bedrock Edition.

This takes about 2–3 months of daily activity. See our full Microsoft Rewards guide for tips to earn faster.

Method 4: The Java-to-Bedrock Bundle (Check Your Account)

If you bought Minecraft Java Edition before June 2022, you may already own Bedrock for free. Microsoft granted all existing Java owners a free copy of Bedrock as part of the bundle merger.

1. Go to minecraft.net and sign in with your Microsoft account.
2. Navigate to My Games or Profile.
3. Look for "Minecraft: Java & Bedrock Edition" — if it shows both, you already have Bedrock.
4. Open the Microsoft Store on Windows and search "Minecraft" to download.

Windows-Specific Redemption Steps

Whether you win a code from us or buy one, here's exactly how to redeem Minecraft on Windows 10/11:

1. Copy your 25-character code (format: XXXXX-XXXXX-XXXXX-XXXXX-XXXXX).
2. Open the Microsoft Store app on Windows.
3. Click your profile icon → Redeem code or gift card.
4. Paste the code and click Redeem.
5. Minecraft will appear in your library — click Install.

Alternatively, visit redeem.microsoft.com in your browser, sign in, and enter the code there. The game will then show up in your Microsoft Store library for download.

Free Trial on Windows

If you want to try before committing, Minecraft offers a free trial through the Microsoft Store. It gives you limited play time in Survival mode. Search "Minecraft" in the Microsoft Store and look for the "Free Trial" button. Keep in mind the trial has restrictions — you can't join most servers or access the Marketplace.