The Java Edition is Minecraft's oldest before Mojang released versions for different devices.

Minecraft Java Edition players can access older versions through the games file history with a few easy steps. Bedrock players, unfortunately, cannot.

If you own a Chromebook, "Minecraft: Java Edition" is available to you via Linux. Here's how to download and install the popular game on a Chromebook.

Install all Minecraft versions (Bedrock Edition, Java Edition, Education Edition, Classic) on Chromebook (ChromeOS), with or without Linux by following these instructions.

If you want to get Minecraft on PC, there are two different versions you need to be aware of.

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Visit the Minecraft page in the Microsoft Store. With membership, you can download 'Minecraft Java and Bedrock versions for PC', which includes the free launcher.

Everything you need to know to install and play Snapshots in Minecraft Java Edition.

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.

A full list of Minecraaft Forge versions can be found here. Double-click the .jar file that downloads to install Forge. Java Edition mods can be found all over the place via websites like Curse Forge.