If there's one thing that everyone knows about "Minecraft," it's that it's one of the most customizable games out there. From building new worlds to installing mods, you can do pretty much anything.

Rather than enrolling in a dedicated beta program, Minecraft: Java Edition allows you to select a slice of pre-release software for you to try. When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn ...

Minecraft comes in two versions that are purchased separately and are not interchangeable. Deciding which version is right for you can be a daunting experience, but we’ll try to make it easy for you.