
You’ll recognise some Pocket Edition features in Minecraft: Windows 10 Edition Beta, along with potpourri of cool extras. All versions of Minecraft support multiplayer. Not every version of Minecraft is exactly the same, but they all feature two distinct game modes – Creative and Survival – that cater to different types of players. Minecraft is available on Windows, Mac, Windows Phone, iOS, Android, Xbox 360, Xbox One, PS3, PS4 and PS Vita, and now, Windows 10.

Other players can get it for the paltry price of $10 during the beta period (the length of which is still being decided). If you’re one of the 20 million(!) players who have the PC edition of Minecraft (referred to by techy people as the Java version) you'll be able to download Windows 10 Edition Beta from the Windows 10 store for free. Just like the other versions of Minecraft, all future updates will be free. That’s why it has “Beta” in the title – because it’s not quite finished, and will become even more fun over time. Just like the first release of Minecraft all those years ago, this version will develop and evolve over time with the help of your feedback. We’re calling it Minecraft: Windows 10 Edition Beta. This time, it’s for Windows 10 – Microsoft’s new swanky operating system that’s due for release on 29th July. You’ll have to buy it for about 10 dollars, but it’s otherwise cheaper than buying the full Minecraft PC edition.We have exciting news to share! A whole new version of Minecraft is on its way. For those without Minecraft but want the full game, just click the option with the price tag on the App Center.You won’t be able to progress your world after 90 minutes, but you can keep making worlds to keep playing if you want. The free trial lasts about 90 minutes but contains pretty much the full game. If you don’t have the original Minecraft PC edition and don’t want to spend money on the full open beta version, just click the “Free Trial” button.

Click the option with the price tag, since it’s the option that downloads the full game, then simply type your password to download the game for free!

Log into the same Microsoft account you used to claim your game then search for Minecraft Windows 10 Edition in the top-right portion of the screen.

Head on over to the Microsoft App Store (represented by a silhouette of a paper bag with the Windows icon), which you can find by scrolling down at the lefthand side of your Start Menu or on the shortcuts bar of your desktop.
