I’ve linked my Microsoft account to my Steam account and I’ve been playing Minecraft on my Xbox for YEARS. I own the game but I can’t play. I already bought the game on my Xbox and that account is linked to Steam too. I should be able to play but I can’t. I’m very frustrated because I can’t play the game I BOUGHT with MY MONEY. I bought Minecraft on my Xbox and I play it on my Xbox. I wanted to try it on my computer but I can’t play. What do I do?
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Hey Damien,
Owning Minecraft on Xbox doesn’t give you the Windows copy for free, they’re separate purchases.
Check your Microsoft account order history, if “Minecraft for Windows” isn’t listed, you’ll need to buy that edition on PC. Once you do, sign in with the same Microsoft account you use on Xbox and the game will recognize your gamertag and marketplace purchases.
If the store already shows you own it, run the Xbox app first, make sure it’s the same account, then hit “Install” from the Xbox app instead of the web page, that should clear any glitches with the license.