Rather than enrolling in a dedicated beta program, Minecraft: Java Edition allows you to select a slice of pre-release software for you to try. When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn ...

With Minecraft’s new ray-traced visual overhaul now live in beta, Microsoft’s offer for a free upgrade of the game is coming to a close. Players who own the original Java version of Minecraft have ...

Minecraft PC players who’ve made the upgrade to Windows 10 can now get the Minecraft: Windows 10 Edition beta for free. What’s different in Windows 10? If you’ve been itching to play Minecraft on PC ...

Another week, another Minecraft snapshot. These beta tests are giving us an idea of what to expect for both parts of the big Caves and Cliffs update, but snapshot 21w19a is more about taking things ...

Everything from Minecraft Live is already playable in the first beta builds for the update. When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission. Here’s how it works.

Minecraft players will be able to see the game in a whole new light this week: Real-time ray tracing will come to its blocky worlds through a public beta on April 16, Nvidia and Minecraft developer ...

The Nether Update is the next major update for Minecraft coming later this year. Up until now, it has only been available to individual snapshots for the Java Edition. Now, for the very first time, it ...

Minecraft Java and Bedrock edition launched on PC in 2022, bringing the two main versions of the game to a mutual launcher. But even with the two games living happily as one, it can be a bit confusing ...

GameSpot may get a commission from retail offers. While you may be limited to which version of Minecraft you can play based on the device you're using, there are some important differences between ...

Mojang's new Minecraft Java 1.21.9 update is out, and players can enhance their experience with OptiFine. This guide details how to safely download and install OptiFine, even if a stable 1.21.9 ...

There are two major versions of Minecraft, one of which is available only for computers, and the other of which can be played on nearly every device. Minecraft: Java Edition is the original version of ...