Minecraft v1.16 is a part of the Nether Update, a major update in the game that added a ton of new elements. Players can update to the latest version simply through their launcher.

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.

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.

Mojang Studios have announced the Minecraft PC Bundle, a package deal that will give Xbox Game Pass for PC users access to both the Java Edition and the Bedrock Edition of Minecraft.

Microsoft’s free Minecraft for Windows 10 giveaway ends at midnight for Java players Legacy Minecraft: Java Edition players can still snag free codes to the Windows 10 Edition until midnight.