If you missed your chance the first time around, Mojang has allowed more players to redeem their free copy of Minecraft on Windows 10 if they already own the Java Edition.

If you're one of the millions of people that bought the Java Edition of Minecraft before October 19, 2018 you can claim a free copy of the modern Bedrock Edition of Minecraft on Windows 10.

Microsoft has long pledged to give anyone who purchased Minecraft: Java Edition before Oct. 19, 2018 a free code for the Windows 10 version, but the deadline for that offer expires tonight at 11: ...

The Windows 10 edition supports touchscreen, keyboard, and controller gameplay.

Minecraft is available on several different platforms, albeit different versions of the game. On PC, players can play either the Java Edition or Bedrock Edition (with Windows 10).

Of course user-created content like this has been available for the Java version - or OG Minecraft - since 2011, this is the first time that Windows 10 and Pocket Edition users will be able to ...

Minecraft players on Windows PCs have more than one option to enjoy the game, each with its own strengths and shortcomings.

Java owners of Minecraft can get a free copy of the Windows 10 game by heading to Mojang’s website. But the deadline date is April 20 to claim their free copy.

Minecraft servers: Online worlds Minecraft commands: All cheats Six whole years after Microsoft acquired Mojang, Minecraft: Java Edition has remained distinct from the Windows 10 / Bedrock version.