“If you wish to play again, you'll have to create a new account by logging in to Minecraft with your Microsoft Account and purchase any game or games you wish to play again.”
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It establishes that previously purchased games are not recoverable after deletion and must be bought again.
Players who delete their account and wish to play again must both create a new account and pay for any games they previously owned.
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It establishes that previously purchased games are not recoverable after deletion and must be bought again.
Players who delete their account and wish to play again must both create a new account and pay for any games they previously owned.
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