In order to download the Trial Version of Minecraft: Java Edition, simply head over to the official Minecraft website and try the game for free. Go to the official Minecraft website, link here.

Minecraft Java Edition players can access older versions through the games file history with a few easy steps. Bedrock players, unfortunately, cannot.

Now that you know how to play Snapshots in Minecraft Java Edition, head back over to our Minecraft hub for even more helpful information and news.

Alternatively, you can install Minecraft Java Edition using the Linux app support in Chrome OS. Additionally, you can use cloud gaming services like Shadow PC, and Xbox Cloud Gaming.

A special version of "Minecraft" is available to download and install on the Raspberry Pi for free, but setting it up isn't as simple as running it on Windows.

The two editions of Minecraft do have important differences. These are all the things you should consider when deciding between Minecraft Bedrock and Java.