Though Minecraft Java Edition can be downloaded and installed using Mojang's official launcher, the same can be achieved via custom launchers.

If Minecraft Installer or Updater is stuck on downloading files or resources on Windows 11/10, see this post for swift & effective resolution.

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

If you own a Chromebook, "Minecraft: Java Edition" is available to you via Linux. Here's how to download and install the popular game on a Chromebook.