You'll need a Microsoft account to download Minecraft but that's no sweat to do. Choosing between the two versions, Java and Bedrock, is much easier than it used to be. There is no wrong choice as ...

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.

You can install mods in "Minecraft" by playing the "Java Edition" and using the third-party app Minecraft Forge.

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.

To install these mods, you'll need to use a free add-on called Minecraft Forge. This will let you customize Minecraft: Java Edition with mods.

Our handy guide to installing Minecraft Forge for versions 1.18 to 1.20 to manage your mods and how to use the Minecraft Forge mod installer.

If you want to get Minecraft on PC, there are two different versions you need to be aware of.