The original version of Minecraft, Java Edition, which supports cross-platform play between Windows, macOS, and Linux, could be purchased and played by creating an account with the developer Mojang.

GameSpot may get a commission from retail offers. By default, you're given a basic skin for your character in Minecraft. While you can easily go through an entire save with the "Steve" skin equipped, ...

Minecraft ' has a Java version that can be used on Windows, Mac, and Linux, and Windows 10, Windows 11, Xbox One, Xbox Series S, Xbox Series X, PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, Nintendo Switch, Fire OS / ...

Mojang Studios has announced a change to how it'll number Minecraft updates starting in 2026. It makes sense, but it ...

Minecraft 1.8.8 is a minor update of the 1.8 Bountiful Update and remains one of the most popular versions of Java Edition. It not only utilizes the old combat system that was more oriented on click ...

While there are plenty of tips and tricks for what to do within Minecraft, not many people talk about how to boost performance. Classic Minecraft Java Edition can get bogged down by shaders and ...

Keen to download Minecraft for PC and not sure where to start? We've got you. It isn't nearly as hard to do as it used to be. You'll need a Microsoft account to ...

Mojang has dropped some huge news for Minecraft Java players - especially those that love to mod. While the modding scene is already thriving in Minecraft, it's not as accessible as you'd expect for ...