If Microsoft can somehow bring mods and Realms into the mix, it could have the ultimate version of Minecraft on its hands. The Windows 10 Edition isn’t likely to change that, but it does bring the PC more closely in line with the other versions in terms of controls and cross-platform multiplayer. 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. Minecraft Windows 10 Edition is the official version of the popular sandbox game for Windows 10 PCs. Under the Mojang account settings page, an option to claim a copy of Minecraft: Windows 10 Edition Beta should appear. 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.

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