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Official Linux / SteamOS support for Minecraft Bedrock

Minecraft Bedrock already supports controller-first gameplay and runs on Linux-based platforms such as Android. With the rapid growth of the Steam Deck and Linux gaming, the lack of official Bedrock support on Linux/SteamOS creates unnecessary friction for players who already own Minecraft. The Steam Deck allows players to take PC gaming anywhere. “Minecraft anywhere” fits this perfectly, yet Bedrock access is currently restricted by operating system rather than hardware capability. Many Steam Deck and Linux users actively play Minecraft Java today but are unable to access Bedrock features such as: Bedrock Realms Marketplace content Minecoin purchases This is a blocked, not absent, audience. An official Bedrock build or supported launcher for Linux/SteamOS would: Unlock new Bedrock Realm subscriptions Increase Marketplace and Minecoin purchases Reduce reliance on unsupported third-party launchers Improve platform consistency for controller-based devices like Steam Deck The hardware, performance, and control compatibility already exist. Supporting Linux/SteamOS would be both a player-focused improvement and a commercial opportunity.
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    fantastic idea that may come at some point, but it seems unlikely to me that the upper management at microsoft would be ok with officially support a competing handheld pc with a flagship title at such an early point in the handheld pc industry despite minecrafts long multi-platform history. stings even more because i dont think an xbox handheld would be very appealing compared to the steam deck for a multitude of reasons.

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    True they might not but a new game thats likr minecraft but way more RPG hytale I think its called supports windows Mac and Linux wirch is what a steam deck runs on meaning support is there as it runs on the Linux system the community make layouts that work with the console even on games like Java witch is on steam deck

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    Perhaps even add an official Steam Version just like iOS or Android. But I do understand the difficulties around that since they have their own environment. One can only dream things would that easy.

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    My kid started playing Minecraft Bedrock on Switch 1 and loved it and played on a Realm with friends. However with recent updates he says it's no longer playable on that hardware. He now has a Steam Deck but no longer plays Minecraft as it does not work on Steam Deck natively. Really need official support for this from Mojang. I'm paying for a Realm but my kid cannot play on it because his current preferred game console is not supported. Very disappointing.