If Minecraft for Windows is on your wishlist, this quick guide has you covered: the essentials, the reviews, and the cheapest verified key available right now.
About Minecraft for Windows
Explore randomly generated worlds and build amazing things from the simplest of homes to the grandest of castles. Play in creative mode with unlimited resources or mine deep into the world in survival mode, crafting weapons and armor to fend off the dangerous mobs. Craft, create, and explore alone, or with friends on mobile devices or Windows 10.
Millions of crafters around the world have smashed billions of blocks - now you can join in the fun on Windows 10! Features Skins, texture, and mash-up packs! We have biome settlers, city folk, town folk, and more! ADD-ONS! Learn more at minecraft.net/addons, where you can try some examples for free or learn to create your own.
Realms! Play with up to 10 friends cross-platform in worlds that exist anytime, anywhere. The Nether and all its inhabitants. Fight Ghasts and make friends with Pigmen Cross platform play for up to five players between Pocket Edition and Windows 10 Redstone! Pistons, comparators, repeaters, dispensers, droppers, and more!
Developed by Mojang and published by Microsoft Studios, it launched in 2010. Expect Adventure, Indie, Casual gameplay.
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How does Minecraft for Windows review?
With a Metacritic score of 93, Minecraft for Windows is one of the best-reviewed games of its generation. If you enjoy adventure games, it is an easy shout.
At a glance
| Platform | MS Store (PC) |
|---|---|
| Developer | Mojang |
| Publisher | Microsoft Studios |
| Release year | 2010 |
| Genres | Adventure, Indie, Casual |
| Metacritic score | 93 |
| Age rating | PEGI 7 |
| Region | REGION FREE |
Can your PC run Minecraft for Windows?
Make sure your rig is ready — the key specs are below:
| OS | Windows 10 x64, x86 |
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Minecraft for Windows supports 1 language (English).
Buy Minecraft for Windows the smart way
Buying Minecraft for Windows on Playwid means instant delivery and prices that update in real time. This edition is region-free, so it works worldwide. The live box below always shows the current cheapest verified offer.
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Frequently asked questions
- How fast is delivery? Digital keys are delivered instantly in most cases, so you can redeem and play within minutes.
- What do I need to run Minecraft for Windows? See the system requirements above — as a minimum you'll want to match the listed processor, memory and graphics card.
- Is Minecraft for Windows worth buying? With a Metacritic score of 93, it is one of the best-reviewed games of its generation.
- Is Minecraft for Windows region locked? No — this edition is region-free and activates worldwide.
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