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Minecraft works across platforms, including Windows laptop/ PC, Mac, Android mobile phone, iPhone, Xbox, and PlayStation.
Mojang's Minecraft has been one of the most popular games of all time. From casual players to content creators, Minecraft has a huge player base that keeps coming back to the game over a decade after its launch. The game features a procedurally generated world where you need to survive against mobs of enemies, build shelter, and scavenge for food until craft enough gear and potions to defeat the Ender Dragon. Minecraft also has a great sandbox that allows you to create various structures using different types of blocks. Minecraft is available across various platforms including PC, laptop, smartphones, and consoles.
Here's an easy step-by-step guide on how to download Minecraft game for free on PC, laptop, and mobile phone:
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There are two versions of Minecraft games: Minecraft for Windows 10 and Minecraft Java Edition. The latter is a bit more popular and supports cross-platform play, including Windows, macOS, and Linux. The Minecraft for Windows 10 aka Bedrock edition, can be played on Windows 10 PC or laptops.
You can try out Minecraft for Windows with a free trial or download it as part of Xbox Game Pass for PC subscription that costs Rs 349 per month plus taxes.
Minecraft for Windows 10 (Bedrock edition) free download for PC/ laptop is only available for the trial version, which offers 1 hour 40 minutes game time or 5 in-game days. You'll have to purchase the game after that to continue playing. Here's how you can download the trial version of Minecraft for Windows 10 free on your PC or laptop.
Minimum system requirements
Recommended system requirements
Minecraft Windows edition requires at least 1GB free space on PC/ laptop.
The Minecraft Java Edition is available in two premium variants: Starter Collection and Master Collection. Per Microsoft, the difference between the two collections is that the Master Collection comes with 1000 Minecoins, while the Starter Collection comes with 700 Minecoins. Besides the Minecoin difference, the Master Collection includes a few more Skin packs.
Minecraft Java edition is also part of Xbox Game Pass for PC subscription, which is priced at Rs 349 per month plus taxes.
Minimum system requirements
Recommended system requirements
Minecraft Java edition needs at least 1GB of free space on your PC.
Developer Mojang had launched a free trial version of Minecraft Classic on the 10th anniversary of the game, which can be played on your web browser. This is the easiest way to play Minecraft and you don't even need to download the game on your PC. Here's how you can play Minecraft Classic on your web browser:
Much like PC/ laptop, the Minecraft free download for mobile phones is available for the trial version for Android users. The full version of the game for both Android mobile phone and iPhone remains paid and you can purchase it from the Google Play Store and App Store, respectively. Minecraft's full version gives you access to various modes, including Creative that comes with unlimited resources, Survival in which users will have to fend off mobs by crafting weapons and armoury, and Multiplayer to play with up to 10 friends online.
Minecraft costs Rs 650 on Google Play Store and Rs 599 on Apple App Store. Here's how to download Minecraft on your phone:
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The Minecraft game is available for PC/ laptop users for free online. The game can be played on pretty much any browser for Windows and macOS out there. However, there is one caveat: Mojang offers the earliest version of Minecraft that was launched in 2009 to play online. The version comes with an old interface with just 32 blocks.
There are a bunch of maps available to download on Minecraft through several third-party websites. Minecraftmaps.com is among the nicest websites to download maps for Minecraft. Select the desired map from the website and download it. Now, add it to the game using the following steps:
Minecraft can be played on many servers that come with their own self-contained multiplayer world, rules, gameplay style, and communities. Here are a few best Minecraft Servers you can try in 2021:
GRAND THEFT MINECART – IP: mc-gtm.net || Server: Minecraft survival server
BRAWL – IP: brawl.com || Server: Minecraft battle royale server
PIRATECRAFT – IP: mc.piratemc.com || Server: Minecraft RPG server
MINECRAFT MIDDLE EARTH – IP: build.mcmiddleearth.com || Server: Minecraft RPG server