Minecraft Price: Retail, Deals & Price History

Minecraft pricing depends on the platform and on what is bundled. On PC, one purchase covers both the Java and Bedrock editions. Online multiplayer through Realms is a separate monthly subscription, and the other Minecraft games are sold on their own.

The figures below come from Xbox, Minecraft's Realms page, and Nintendo's store, checked Oct 11, 2026. Store prices and sales vary, so confirm the amount before paying.

The base game for Windows is $29.99. It includes both editions, so you do not buy them separately. Collections add extras on top of the base game.

The Deluxe and Ultimate collections cost more than the base game. Read the store listing to see exactly what each one includes before choosing. If you only want to play the game, the base edition is the lowest-priced route.

Realms is a monthly subscription that hosts a private world for you and your invited friends. It is billed monthly, and the plan you need depends on the edition you play.

Realms for Bedrock Edition is the cheapest tier. Realms Plus for Bedrock and Realms for Java Edition cost more. Subscription terms and what each tier includes can change, so check the Realms page before you subscribe.

Several spin-off games carry their own price tags.

These are separate purchases from the main game. Owning Minecraft does not unlock them, so price them separately if you want them.

• Platform. Prices on consoles, mobile, and PC can differ, so a number from one store does not carry over to another.
• Edition or collection. Bundles raise the price.
• Sales. Digital stores run discounts from time to time, and they are not guaranteed.
• Regional pricing and tax, which change the final total.

Use the store page you will actually buy from.

The right purchase depends on the platform you play on and whether you want multiplayer through Realms. Prices differ for each choice, so decide the platform first.

• PC players can buy Minecraft: Java & Bedrock Edition for PC. One purchase covers both editions, so you do not pay twice.
• Players who want extras can look at the Deluxe or Ultimate collections. Read the store listing to see exactly what each includes before paying more.
• Players on a Nintendo Switch, Xbox, PlayStation, or mobile device buy through that platform's store, where prices and bundles may differ from the PC figures here.

A cheaper edition is not a bad choice if the base game covers what you want. Extras only help if you will use them.

The base game price is a one-time purchase. Several other things are billed separately, so the total cost of playing can grow.

• Included: the game itself in the edition you buy.
• Extra: a Realms subscription, which is billed monthly and continues until you cancel.
• Extra: other Minecraft games, such as Dungeons or Legends, which are separate products.
• Extra: add-on content sold in the in-game marketplace, which has its own prices.

If you are buying for a child, decide beforehand whether you want purchases inside the game turned on, and look at the parental controls on the platform you use. Those settings belong to each platform's account tools.

Realms keeps a world online so that you and the people you invite can play together even when you are not hosting it yourself. The price is billed monthly, so the cost depends on how long you keep it.

• Realms for Bedrock Edition is the lowest-priced option.
• Realms Plus for Bedrock Edition and Realms for Java Edition cost more each month. Check the Realms page for what each tier includes.
• If you only play alone, you may not need a subscription at all.
• If you play with a few friends now and then, compare the monthly cost with how often you will really log in.

You can stop a subscription from your account settings. Read the terms on the Realms page before you subscribe.

Buy from the official store for your platform, or from an authorized retailer. For PC, that is the Xbox or Minecraft store. A key from a seller that does not look official can fail to work or be revoked. If a price is well below what the official store shows, stop and check the seller before you pay.

• Which platform will you play on?
• Do you need Java, Bedrock, or both?
• Do you want to play online with friends, which may call for Realms?
• Are collections or other Minecraft games worth the extra cost to you?
• Is the store official?