You'll need a Microsoft account to download Minecraft but that's no sweat to do. Choosing between the two versions, Java and ...

Minecraft Bedrock is a popular option thanks to it supporting cross-play via many different consoles and devices, so you can ...

Minecraft: Java Edition 1.19.3 is the next major patch update for the game, and its first Release Candidate snapshot is now available to test. Mojang Studios hopes it'll be the last.

Minecraft: Java Edition tests future updates and features through update "slices" known as snapshots. Minecraft: Java Edition Snapshot 21w13a is available for PC Minecraft players right now.

Of the two versions of Minecraft available to download, Java and Bedrock, which is the better choice? The answer lies in these distinctions.

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 Java Edition 1.21.7 brings a new painting and music disc to the game. It also fixes many bugs and improves how the game runs on some devices.

To enhance security and safety, Mojang, the makers of MineCraft, will require players to have a Microsoft account starting in early 2021.

"Minecraft: Java Edition" gets native Apple Silicon support in "The Wild Update" version 1.19 which also introduces new biomes.