Minecraft Java Edition is one of the more popular versions of the game, built on its original form. The game, and it's trial variant, are available for download from the official Minecraft website.

Millions of players worldwide take pleasure in playing Minecraft Java Edition, the original version of the game.

If you missed your chance the first time around, Mojang has allowed more players to redeem their free copy of Minecraft on Windows 10 if they already own the Java Edition.

Which version of Minecraft should you download and how do they all compare?

Importantly, Minecraft Java mods tend to be free, while Bedrock add-ons can be either free or paid downloads in the Minecraft Marketplace.

Microsoft’s free Minecraft for Windows 10 giveaway ends at midnight for Java players Legacy Minecraft: Java Edition players can still snag free codes to the Windows 10 Edition until midnight.

If you're a seasoned Minecraft Java edition player you'll wonder exactly why anyone would want to pay for maps, texture packs and skins when you can just download them for free from Forge?

Minecraft (Java Edition) See it at Minecraft.net See it at Amazon Minecraft for Windows 10 See it at Microsoft The original Minecraft for PC and Mac is often referred to as "Java Edition" online ...

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 Snapshot 21w41a includes a handful of bug fixes and tweaks, and one minor but important update.