Minecraft is available for download on the Google Play Store for Android devices. Downloading the game through third-party websites is both risky and amounts to piracy.

Typically, when players want to play Minecraft on their mobile devices, they have to do so through a version of the game that runs on the Bedrock Edition codebase.

Learn how to download, install, and configure Minecraft shaders to make your Minecraft worlds look stunning.

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

OptiFine is an essential mod for any Minecraft player wanting to use shaders or enhance their graphics performance. Here's how to get it and use it.