Minecraft: Java Edition has a free trial that players can try before making a purchase. The trial version allows players to figure out whether they will enjoy the game or not.

Minecraft: Java Edition has remained the most popular way to enjoy the game, but it is not free-to-play. However, there are more than a few ways to enjoy Java Edition without necessarily paying ...

Did you know there's a free, browser version of Minecraft? Take a look at how to access the game and what's included.

Minecraft is inexpensive and DRM-free and you can keep a portable version of it on your USB key. To run the game without an internet connection, you must have Java installed on your system. In this ...

Minecraft Java edition beta version There's a little bit more that's in the current Java snapshot version, as it's the only version at the moment with all the new mountain biomes.

If you own a Chromebook, "Minecraft: Java Edition" is available to you via Linux. Here's how to download and install the popular game on a Chromebook.

How to Buy and Install Minecraft on (Almost) Anything: Where to Download, What Version, and More Punch a tree.

Mojang's original version of Minecraft, which millions play, will now require a Microsoft to play for security's sake, Microsoft says.

"Minecraft" offers cross-platform play for both versions of the game — Bedrock and Java — but you can only play with users who own the same version.

The version of Minecraft that you can grab on consoles, mobile devices, and through the Microsoft Store, is referred to as the Bedrock Edition.