How to Play Minecraft [Beginner's Guide]

Minecraft has been around since 2011, and it remains incredibly popular worldwide. New players are always joining and the community is strong with regular upgrades that offer new features to the game. If you are just getting started, it can be difficult but we have some tips to guide you through the initial stages of the game:

How to get Minecraft

Before you can play Minecraft you must first buy and set up it. It is available in multiple versions for PCs consoles, and mobile devices.
The Java Edition is only for PC but the Bedrock Edition is for devices. To play with friends obtain the same version they use.
You can play Classic for free on a web browser which is a simple version of the game with only creative mode and 32 blocks.
Pocket Edition is available for smartphones and tablets which provides a shorter version of the game.
If you have an Xbox or a good PC Minecraft is included with Game Pass making it simple to download and play.

How to set up a world in Minecraft

Now that you own Minecraft you have to build a new world. After starting the game, go to the main menu and pick ‘Create New World’ then specify the size, type, and mode.

Once you have created your world you will be placed amid the auto-generated space and left to your own devices. This is why it is critical to understand which mode to select first in Minecraft.

What mode to select in Minecraft

When you start Minecraft you may choose among many game modes:

Survival Mode: Collect resources, manage health and hunger, and fight off challengers.
Creative Mode: Unlimited resources and no health concerns ideal for building and visiting freely.
Adventure Mode: Explore custom areas and stories created by other people with limited buildings.
Hardcore Mode: Identical to Survival but with only one life extremely tough.
Spectator Mode: Fly through the blocks and watch the game without interacting.

How to Play Minecraft Cross-Platform

Playing Minecraft with friends on other platforms is simple, but keep in mind that you can only play with those who have the same version installed. Bedrock Edition players on PC, Xbox, PS4, and Switch can collaborate, however, Java EditionPC players can only interact with other Java users.

To play cross-platform start a game access the friend list and invite them to your world. Just keep in mind that if your world contains unique stuff for a specific system cross-platform play will be ineffective.