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How to play Minecraft on Chromebook (The Complete Guide)

January 25, 2024
2:59 am

Playing Minecraft on your Chromebook is simple, easy, and a lot of fun! Just download and install it—it’s a quick process since it’s not a huge game. Ready to dive into a new blocky, voxel world on your Chromebook? Here’s how to get Minecraft running.

Can your Chromebook run Minecraft?

Before we start installing Minecraft on your Chromebook, let’s make sure your device has the right hardware. If your Chromebook isn’t fast enough, playing Minecraft directly might not be possible, but streaming is still an option in some cases.

Here are the minimum requirements for running Minecraft on Chrome OS:

Operating System: ChromeOS 111
System Architecture: 64-bit (x86_64, arm64-v8a)
Processor: AMD A4-9120C, Intel Celeron N4000, Intel 3865U, Intel i3-7130U, Intel m3-8100Y, Mediatek Kompanio 500 (MT8183), Qualcomm SC7180 or better
Memory: 4 GB RAM or more
Storage: At least 1 GB for game installation, maps, and other files

If your Chromebook meets these requirements, but you want better performance, Microsoft has a guide on optimizing Minecraft

How to play Minecraft on your Chromebook

To play Minecraft on your Chromebook, follow these simple steps:

Step 1:

Make sure your Chromebook is running the latest Chrome OS version. Update if needed.

Step 2:

Purchase and install Minecraft from the Play Store.

Note: If you’re setting up Minecraft on a school Chromebook for an official project, consider downloading Minecraft Education edition for free.

Note: If you can’t find Minecraft in the Play Store web store, try using the native Play Store app on your Chromebook. If it’s still not visible, your device may not meet the minimum system requirements.

Step 3:

Run the game like any other Android app on your Chromebook. This version is tailored for Chromebooks and works like the Bedrock version of Minecraft.

You won’t be able to transfer worlds or saves from other platforms, so you’ll start fresh. However, you’ll have access to Create mode and Survival mode, and you can play with friends across Android, Windows, PlayStation, Xbox, and Switch.

If you want better Minecraft performance on your Chromebook, consider upgrading to one of the best Chromebooks available today.

FAQs

1 ) How do i get Minecraft on a Chromebook for free?

To my knowledge, Minecraft does not offer a free version of the game for Chromebook users.

2) Can I play Minecraft on a school Chromebook?

The school owns the chrome book and would not allow Minecraft on it. Unless this is a chrome book bought for school not lent by school in which case yes just go to the Minecraft website and buy Java edition for $25 (if you can buy a chrome book you can afford Minecraft) also technically yes you probably could get a chrome book to run Minecraft.

3) Does Minecraft work on the latest Chromebook?

Yes, you can play Minecraft Classic in the Chrome browser. Of course the Java, Mac or Windows versions will not work. The Linux version will very likely work if you have enabled the Linux terminal.