I downloaded minecraft from the Microsoft Store. But if I now want to download minecraft from the official site so this minecraft that the Youtubers play and so can I download it for free?
Java and Windows 10 Edition is a difference… Yes, then you have to put the money down again.
Yes, you really lost out, you have to pay again.
Yes, the other was the Bedrock Edition, but that's the Java Edition.
In principle, these are two different games. So yes, you have to buy it again.
Basically there are two editions of Minecraft:
The Bedrock Edition and the Java Edition
The Bedrock Edition is used on smartphones, consoles and the Windows 10 version that is sold in the Microsoft Store.
For this, these platforms can all play together on servers.
The Java Edition is only available for the computer (Windows, Mac, Linux) and is sold on the Minecraft.net website.
Crossplay with the Bedrock Edition is not possible here.
Unfortunately, you have to buy the editions individually. Say: A purchase in the Windows Store does not entitle you to download the Java Edition.
To do this, you have to reach into your pocket again and buy the game.
