{"id":508,"date":"2023-07-11T15:30:00","date_gmt":"2023-07-11T14:30:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.meloncube.net\/blog\/?p=508"},"modified":"2024-03-22T08:48:20","modified_gmt":"2024-03-22T08:48:20","slug":"is-minecraft-on-game-pass","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.meloncube.net\/blog\/is-minecraft-on-game-pass\/","title":{"rendered":"Is Minecraft on Game Pass?"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>Xbox Game Pass gives access to hundreds of games, including many classics! However, not every title is among the options. So, today we answer the question, is Minecraft on Game Pass?<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">What is Game Pass?<\/h3>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image is-style-default\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.meloncube.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/Xbox_Logo-512x512.webp\" alt=\"Is Minecraft on Game Pass? Xbox Logo\" class=\"wp-image-510\" style=\"width:153px;height:153px\" width=\"153\" height=\"153\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.meloncube.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/Xbox_Logo-512x512.webp 512w, https:\/\/www.meloncube.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/Xbox_Logo-300x300.webp 300w, https:\/\/www.meloncube.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/Xbox_Logo-150x150.webp 150w, https:\/\/www.meloncube.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/Xbox_Logo-768x768.webp 768w, https:\/\/www.meloncube.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/Xbox_Logo-1536x1536.webp 1536w, https:\/\/www.meloncube.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/Xbox_Logo-1200x1200.webp 1200w, https:\/\/www.meloncube.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/Xbox_Logo-1980x1980.webp 1980w, https:\/\/www.meloncube.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/Xbox_Logo.webp 2048w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 153px) 100vw, 153px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p>Xbox Game Pass is a subscription-based service released by Microsoft on Xbox June 1st, 2017. Since then, Game Pass has expanded to PC as well, granting players access to hundreds of games on demand, ranging from indie titles to <a href=\"https:\/\/www.meloncube.net\/blog\/minecraft-legends-goes-live-where-to-buy-beginners-guide\/\">triple-A releases.<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Is Minecraft on Game Pass?<\/h3>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image is-style-default\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.meloncube.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/GamePass-512x512.webp\" alt=\"Is Minecraft on Game Pass? Game Pass Example Games Screenshot\" class=\"wp-image-509\" style=\"width:256px;height:256px\" width=\"256\" height=\"256\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.meloncube.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/GamePass-512x512.webp 512w, https:\/\/www.meloncube.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/GamePass-300x300.webp 300w, https:\/\/www.meloncube.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/GamePass-150x150.webp 150w, https:\/\/www.meloncube.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/GamePass.webp 522w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 256px) 100vw, 256px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p>We are very happy to say Minecraft is indeed on the Game pass! Those with the PC Game Pass can download both Bedrock and Java Edition, while those on Xbox can download <a href=\"https:\/\/www.meloncube.net\/blog\/minecraft-1-20-10-bedrock-edition-patch-notes\/\">Bedrock Edition.<\/a> Players can also enjoy both Minecraft Dungeons and Minecraft Legends with the very same subscription.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Can Game Pass Minecraft Players Join Servers?<\/h3>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.meloncube.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/Melon_JE2_BE2.webp\" alt=\"Minecraft Melon Cube Block\" class=\"wp-image-179\" style=\"width:128px;height:128px\" width=\"128\" height=\"128\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.meloncube.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/Melon_JE2_BE2.webp 300w, https:\/\/www.meloncube.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/Melon_JE2_BE2-150x150.webp 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 128px) 100vw, 128px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p>Once Minecraft has been downloaded from the Game Pass, it functions the same as any purchased copy. This means players can join servers, play with friends, and experience updates as soon as they arrive.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Looking to test this out? Give our <a href=\"https:\/\/www.meloncube.net\/minecraft\/order\/\">MelonCube Minecraft servers<\/a> a try!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">What Happens After Game Pass Expires?<\/h3>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.meloncube.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/Allay_JE1_BE1-512x512.webp\" alt=\"Minecraft Allay Mob\" class=\"wp-image-77\" style=\"width:118px;height:118px\" width=\"118\" height=\"118\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.meloncube.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/Allay_JE1_BE1-512x512.webp 512w, https:\/\/www.meloncube.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/Allay_JE1_BE1-300x300.webp 300w, https:\/\/www.meloncube.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/Allay_JE1_BE1-150x150.webp 150w, https:\/\/www.meloncube.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/Allay_JE1_BE1.webp 600w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 118px) 100vw, 118px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p>Game Pass is a monthly subscription, so once it is canceled and expires, the games from it become unavailable. However, the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.meloncube.net\/clients\/index.php?rp=\/knowledgebase\/46\/How-to-Create-a-Backup.html\">data is not deleted<\/a> unless the console or PC owner personally does it themselves. Those who resubscribe in the future or directly buy Minecraft will both be able to pick up right where they left off.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">A Minecraft Adventure Begins<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Xbox Game Pass is available on Windows PC and Xbox today. So, what are you waiting for? There is Minecraft to play!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Until Next Time,<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>MelonCube Hosting =)<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h6 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Looking to experience the Game Pass with friends?<\/strong><\/h6>\n\n\n\n<p>We here at MelonCube offer affordable options for just that! Your Minecraft server is only <a href=\"https:\/\/www.meloncube.net\/minecraft\/order\/\">a few steps away.<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Xbox Game Pass gives access to hundreds of games, including many classics! However, not every title is among the options. So, today we answer the question, is Minecraft on Game Pass? What is Game Pass? Xbox Game Pass is a subscription-based service released by Microsoft on Xbox June 1st, 2017. Since then, Game Pass has&#8230; <a href=\"https:\/\/www.meloncube.net\/blog\/is-minecraft-on-game-pass\/\" class=\"readmore\">Continue Reading<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":541,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[4],"tags":[6],"class_list":["post-508","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-minecraft","tag-minecraft"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.meloncube.net\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/508","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.meloncube.net\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.meloncube.net\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.meloncube.net\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/2"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.meloncube.net\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=508"}],"version-history":[{"count":4,"href":"https:\/\/www.meloncube.net\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/508\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":953,"href":"https:\/\/www.meloncube.net\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/508\/revisions\/953"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.meloncube.net\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/541"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.meloncube.net\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=508"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.meloncube.net\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=508"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.meloncube.net\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=508"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}