How can I Obtain Minecraft for Free

Although a majority of today's top titles are free-to-play games however, you might be surprised to learn that Minecraft the top-selling game ever isn't among them. Although the price of Minecraft is different based on which platform you choose it's always going to cost something to purchase it and play. You can play Minecraft for free by registering for an unlimited trial.

Play the Minecraft demo on PC and Mac Play the Minecraft demo on PlayStation 4 and Xbox One You can play the Minecraft demo on iOS or Android Play Minecraft Classic for free Difficulty

- Eligible platform (Xbox, PlayStation, PC)

Minecraft - Test version of Minecraft

It's not available on every system (and there are a few limitations) However, it's a good idea to take advantage of the demo before purchasing Minecraft. JACK There's also a way to access an old version of Minecraft from 2009 for free provided you're willing to be more than a decade behind the times.

Play the Minecraft demo on PC and Mac

Anyone who wants to try Minecraft on their home computer just needs to create a new account and download Minecraft from the official website.

That's really all there is to it. This will let you access the full Minecraft version however it's only valid for "five in-game days". Minecraft runs for 20 minutes per day, so you'll have around an hour and a quarter to determine if it's right for you. This is a great way to test your older computer's capabilities to deal with the massive worlds that are generated by procedural processes and the vast landscapes of some of the most popular PC and Mac games.

Play the Minecraft demo on PlayStation 4 and Xbox One

Although the demo for consoles is less restrictive than PC/Mac, you can still explore the world of Minecraft. Here's how you can download the demo for consoles:

After searching for Minecraft, Xbox One owners will discover the demo on the Xbox Store.

PlayStation 4 owners can find it on the PlayStation Store after searching for Minecraft.

You can't save your progress or go beyond the trial levels but it's the only way to spend only a few minutes of Minecraft without dropping any cash.

It's important to note that Minecraft is part of Xbox Game Pass. The subscription service isn't absolutely free, but if you're already registered for the service, you can install the full version of Minecraft without paying extra money.

You can play the Minecraft demo on iOS or Android

Unfortunately, Minecraft: Pocket Edition does not have a demo available. It's worth your while to take a look at one of the many Minecraft-inspired games available on both the Google Play Store or the App Store.

Check out our current guides for a complete list of alternative Minecraft games that you can play on your iPhone or Android.

Free Minecraft Play

If you're not worried about missing out on several decades of updates then you can download a free version of Minecraft Classic on PC. This free version of the game does not have the majority of Minecraft's modern features, but players can still interact with friends and poke around in Creative mode.