: Visit the Microsoft Store or the official website to download the Minecraft Launcher.

To get the game on your computer, follow these steps via the Official Minecraft Help Center :

: Open the launcher, select the "Latest Release" (currently Java Edition 26.1.2 as of April 2026), and hit play. System Requirements and Software

Running Minecraft smoothly, especially with mods or servers, requires specific software: How To Make a Fabric Server in Minecraft (2025)

: Click "Get" or "Install" depending on your ownership status and operating system.