In the past, Minecraft's early alpha and beta builds required some significant maneuvering to download and enjoy. Previously, those hoping to play previous Minecraft ...

GameSpot may get a commission from retail offers. Minecraft alpha version 1.1.1, an extremely rare build of the game that was only available for a few hours back in 2010, has finally been recovered ...

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. The demo is time-restricted before it boots ...

Minecraft was first released on May 17, 2009, and recently, there have been countless updates. In order to preserve the precious history of Minecraft, fans have been attempting to dig out all the ...

This is based off of real Minecraft Alpha v1.2.6, the decompiled source code has been ported to TeaVM with the goal of being as close to the real Alpha v1.2.6 as possible. Worlds and settings are ...

Java is an essential component for running Minecraft, especially for older versions and modded gameplay. This guide will help you find the right Java version for your Minecraft experience and provides ...

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 ...

What’s the difference between versions of Minecraft? That’s not as simple a question to answer as you might think. Most current players will be used to whatever version they’ve started on, whether ...

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 ...

Minecraft comes in two versions that are purchased separately and are not interchangeable. Deciding which version is right for you can be a daunting experience, but we’ll try to make it easy for you.