How To Download Minecraft Java Edition
Minecraft is a sandbox video game developed by Mojang Studios. It is written in Java programming language. Markus Persson is the author. It was released on personal computers in May 2009. The Minecraft Java Edition supports cross-platform play with Windows, Linux and macOS. It supports mods and skins that are user-created. It is an educational tool because it promotes creativity, collaboration and problem-solving ability. Because of its popularity, it''s a paid game. Due to high demand, its price is also high. This section will show you how to download and install Minecraft Java Edition.
Features of Minecraft
- Available on Windows OS, Linux, macOS, Android and MacOS. It supports mods and skins that can be created by users. Compatible with Realms Java Edition It receives frequent updates via the game launcher.
System Requirements
Before you download Minecraft Java Edition, please ensure that the following system requirements are met:
Hardware requirements:
The minimum hardware requirement for the job is:
Processor: Intel Core i3-3210 3.2 GHz/ AMD AH7-7600 APU 3.1 GHz, or equivalent GPU (Integrated). Intel HD Graphics 4000, AMD Radeon R5 series (Kaveri lines) with OpenGL 4.4*. Nvidia GeForce 400 Series, AMD Radeon HD 7000 series, with OpenGL 4.4 RAM. 4GB HDD. At least 1GB for game, maps, and other files. OS: Windows, Linux or macOS
Note: For downloading Minecraft files, the system must be connected to the internet. After downloading the files you can disconnect the internet to play offline.
Software Requirements:
If you are using Minecraft 1.12, the minimum Java version required is 8. If we don''t know which version of Java is installed in our system, the Minecraft installer installs the latest version of Java by default.
Note: There are issues with Minecraft users who use the wrong Java version and their operating system. It can also be a problem if multiple Java versions have been installed.
Downloading Minecraft Java Edition
Follow the below steps to download Minecraft Java Edition
- Go through the link ://www.minecraft.net/en-us/download. - Click on the DOWNLOAD FOR WINDOWS button if you are using the Windows platform, else scroll down the page, and click on the platform that you are using. In this section, we are going to download Minecraft for Windows. - After clicking, it starts downloading the MinecraftInstaller.msi file. Double-click the downloaded file, and allow it to run on your machine. Minecraft Launcher Setup wizard appears on the screen. Click on the Next button.
- Enter the path to where you want Minecraft installed and click the Next button. In our case, we are installing it to C:\Program Files (x86)\Minecraft Launcher\
- Click on the Install button to begin the installation.
- The dialog box that appears during installation asks you to install Minecraft. To install, click the Yes button. To complete the installation, click on the Finish button.
- Click on the Finish button to begin downloading the update files.
After updating the Minecraft, Minecraft Launcher appears on the screen.
At the top left corner of the Minecraft Launcher, the language selection option is available. You can select your language. Minecraft servers list We can continue with the launcher with credentials or without credentials. To log in, it is recommended to create an account. If you have an account already, enter the EMAIL or PASSWORD to log in.
We can also continue with no credentials by clicking the link CONTINUE UNTIL LOGIN.
The message that you need to buy Minecraft is displayed when we continue with the above link. If you want to purchase click on the Buy now! Click on the Buy now button, or click the PLAY button. When we click on the PLAY button, it again asks for a login. If you wish to play, we recommend you sing-up. We don''t yet have a MOJANG ACCOUNT so we will create one. Click the Sign-up button.
After clicking, you will land on the next page.
Fill in the above fields with the Email address. Repeat email address, password and dateofbirth. Click on the CREATE AN ACCOUNT button. The Mojang Studio will send a four-character verification code via email to the address provided. Enter the verification code (we found Z4K3) in this box and click the VERIFY button.
The credential for the Mojang account is generated. Now move to the Minecraft Launcher and provide the credentials and click on the Login button. After you log in, it starts downloading files or data from server.
To start the Minecraft, click on the Minecraft Launcher icon that is placed on the desktop.
It starts the Minecraft 1.16.1 version. Click on the Play Demo World to start the game.
The following image shows that the game is currently loading.
The following image shows how the actual game window looks. To control the game, use the keys w.
