You'll need a Microsoft account to download Minecraft but that's no sweat to do. Choosing between the two versions, Java and ...

Though Minecraft Java Edition can be downloaded and installed using Mojang's official launcher, the same can be achieved via custom launchers.

If players already have Java Edition installed, they simply need to download Optifine for the version of the game they're using (like the recent 1.20.1 update) and run the accompanying .jar file.

OptiFine is an essential mod for any Minecraft player wanting to use shaders or enhance their graphics performance. Here's how to get it and use it.

Learn how to download, install, and configure Minecraft shaders to make your Minecraft worlds look stunning.