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🖥️ How to Play Minecraft Bedrock on a Mac

To run Minecraft Bedrock Edition on your Mac, you’ll need to create a virtual Windows environment. This is where Parallels Desktop comes in.

🔧 Step-by-Step Guide:

Step 1: Install Parallels Desktop

Parallels lets you run Windows on your Mac seamlessly—just like opening an app.

  1. Visit the official Parallels Desktop website

  2. Purchase and download the app

  3. Install Parallels and follow the setup instructions to install Windows 11

💡 Tip: Parallels supports Apple Silicon (M1/M2/M3) and Intel Macs.

Step 2: Set Up Microsoft Store in Windows

Once Windows is up and running:

  1. Open the Microsoft Store from the Windows taskbar

  2. Click the profile icon and sign in with your Microsoft account

    • Don’t have one? Create it for free.

Step 3: Download Minecraft Bedrock Edition

There are two ways to get Bedrock:

  • If you already own Minecraft Java, you likely have Bedrock for free (Microsoft bundles them together).

  • If not, simply search for “Minecraft” in the Microsoft Store and purchase the full game.

After purchasing, install the game just like you would on a Windows PC.

Step 4: Launch and Play

Now you can search for Minecraft in Windows, open it, and start playing Bedrock Edition on your Mac. You’ll even be able to connect to friends on Xbox, mobile, or Windows!

🐧 How to Get Minecraft Bedrock on Linux

While Minecraft Java is native to Linux, Bedrock isn’t. But there are workarounds:

✅ Option 1: Use PojavLauncher

  • PojavLauncher is an Android-based Minecraft launcher that runs on Linux ARM and x86 devices.

  • It supports Bedrock via Android APKs (depending on your distro and hardware).

✅ Option 2: Use Wine or Lutris

  • Wine: A compatibility layer to run Windows apps on Linux.

  • Lutris: A gaming platform that simplifies Wine configurations.

You can install the Windows version of Minecraft Launcher using Lutris + Wine, log in with your Microsoft account, and install Bedrock from there.

⚠️ Note: Performance and compatibility vary by Linux distro, hardware, and drivers.

🧱 How to Install Mods on Minecraft Bedrock (Mac & Linux)

Modding on Bedrock is different from Java. Here’s how to get started:

🔧 For Bedrock Mods (aka Add-ons):

Step 1: Download a Bedrock Add-on

Step 2: Install the Add-on

  • Download the .mcaddon or .mcpack file

  • Open it inside your Minecraft Bedrock (Parallels on Mac or Wine on Linux)

  • Minecraft will import the content automatically

🧠 Bonus Tip: Always backup your worlds before adding mods!

🚀 Final Thoughts

Playing Minecraft Bedrock on a Mac is totally doable using Parallels Desktop—and you’ll get full access to the Windows ecosystem including multiplayer, mods, and Marketplace. If you’re on Linux, tools like Lutris or PojavLauncher can bridge the gap.

✅ Summary Checklist:

  • Use Parallels to run Windows on Mac

  • Install Minecraft Bedrock from the Microsoft Store
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    Play with cross-platform friends

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    Use mods to spice up your world

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    Try Linux options if you’re not on macOS

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