Minecraft: Java Edition is made better with mods, and we have everything you need to know to install and play with mods on Windows PCs.

You'll need a Microsoft account to download Minecraft but that's no sweat to do. Choosing between the two versions, Java and ...

The game was never unplayable on other platforms, but players would sometimes wait months to see features that the Java Edition had already been enjoying. Minecraft needed to evolve.

If you want to download Java 64-bit or 32-bit on your Windows 11 or Windows 10 computer then follow the method mentioned here.

Six whole years after Microsoft acquired Mojang, Minecraft: Java Edition has remained distinct from the Windows 10 / Bedrock version. The former is still the best way to play Minecraft if you want ...

Mojang's original version of Minecraft, which millions play, will now require a Microsoft to play for security's sake, Microsoft says.

We explain how to fix Java Virtual Machine Launcher Error, Could not create the Java Virtual Machine on Windows 11/10 computers.

Both Mac and PC files are included in the archive. There are separate Windows executables for the game and the editor, both of which run as standalone programs rather than browser-based Java apps.