Minecraft Java Edition is an excellent game, but for those familiar with Bedrock Edition, it might be a startlingly different game. The games run the same, but there are key differences between them.

Although Minecraft fans have various means to play Java Edition for free, including the game's demo as well as Minecraft Classic, these options are limited.

To get into the Minecraft beta on Java edition on PC, you'll need to follow these steps: Install the Minecraft Java client by logging into your account and downloading it.

Now that you know how to play Snapshots in Minecraft Java Edition, head back over to our Minecraft hub for even more helpful information and news.

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.