

Why this matters: Minecraft’s PC has sold more than 20 million copies as of June, though it’s not as popular as the mobile and console versions. All future game updates will be free, per the Minecraft tradition. For those who don’t already own the PC version, Minecraft: Windows 10 Edition costs $9.99 for the undetermined duration of the beta. To download the game, just head to the product listing in the Windows Store. (You can do this even before upgrading to Windows 10.) Clicking this button sends you to a Microsoft gift code redemption page, where you can secure your free copy. Under the Mojang account settings page, an option to claim a copy of Minecraft: Windows 10 Edition Beta should appear. Wait for a few minutes, and the latest beta versions should become available for download.To claim the free copy, you’ll need both a Mojang account (you may have to migrate from a Minecraft account first) and a Microsoft account.Scroll down to find the option to join beta testing.


Access to Realms is disabled when testing beta versions.After becoming a beta tester, the official version of Minecraft will be replaced by a work-in-progress version.Players can try out experimental features and share their feedback with the developers to help them improve on the upcoming update.īefore becoming a beta tester, here are some things players need to know: Becoming a beta tester allows players to access features still in development.
