Minecraft: Buying and installing the game on different operating systems

Minecraft is a famous sandbox game developed by the Swedish company Mojang. The game offers players a lot of freedom of action, including building, exploring, crafting, fighting, and surviving. To download Minecraft , you need to buy and install the game. The procedure may differ slightly depending on your operating system. In this article, we will tell you how to buy and install Minecraft on Windows, macOS, and Linux.

Buying Minecraft

1. Go to the official Minecraft website at minecraft.net.
2. Click on the “Get Minecraft” button.
3. Select your platform (in this case, it will be “Computer”).
4. Select the game version. For most users, the standard version “Minecraft Java Edition” will be suitable.
5. Place an order and make a payment. The price of the game may vary depending on your country.

After purchasing the game, you will be prompted to download the installer for your operating system.

Installation on Windows

1. Run the downloaded MinecraftInstaller.msi file.
2. Follow the instructions of the installer. Usually it is enough to simply click the “Next” button, the installer will automatically select the necessary parameters.
3. Once installed, launch Minecraft via the desktop shortcut or the Start menu.

Installation on macOS

1. Run the downloaded Minecraft.dmg file.
2. Drag the Minecraft icon into your Applications folder.
3. Launch Minecraft from your Applications folder. You may be asked to confirm that you trust the application.

Installation on Linux

Installing Minecraft on Linux is a little more complicated as it requires using the command line.

1. Run the downloaded Minecraft.jar file with the command java -jar Minecraft.jarin the terminal.
2. If you don’t have Java, you’ll need to install it. On most Linux distributions, this can be done with the command sudo apt-get install openjdk-11-jre.
3. Launch Minecraft with the command java -jar Minecraft.jarin the terminal.

Conclusion

Regardless of what operating system you are using, installing Minecraft is a simple process that should not cause you any difficulties. Once installed, you can start playing and enjoying all the features of this unique game.