There are various ways to play Minecraft for free.
There are several editions available on PC, PE versions that allow users to play for free. In addition to the free versions, there are third-party launchers that download the entire Minecraft game without having to spend any money.
Minecraft Java Edition PC System Requirements
The best part about Minecraft is that it can run on almost any PC that has at least 4GB of memory. Here is the complete list of Minecraft Java Edition minimum system requirements and recommended system requirements:
- OS: Windows 10 or later
- CPU: Intel Celeron J4105 or AMD FX-4100
- GPU: Intel HD Graphics 4000 or AMD Radeon R5
- Memory: 4GB RAM
Step Install the appropriate driver
Minecraft is never a graphics-intensive title. Even the “pottiest” system can run Minecraft, no problem. Still, it’s a 3D game, and it can greatly benefit from dedicated hardware for 3D processing, right? There are currently 3 major GPU vendors on the market: Intel (integrated GPU), NVIDIA and AMD.
Graphics drivers are proprietary. However, AMD has support for open source drivers. Regardless of which GPU you have, to get the right set of drivers, follow these steps.
Windows 10
The first way to play Minecraft for free is to use TLauncher. The tricky part here is that using TLauncher is against the Minecraft User Agreement. The download website may also contain viruses, so we recommend that you use a VPN and antivirus to protect your PC during the installation. Follow the steps below to install Minecraft using TLauncher:
- Go to the Minecraft download page and click Download. It’s a small text located under the Get It Now button.
- Once redirected to a new page, click Request Download Link.
- On a new page, select the download option for Windows (.exe file).
- Once the file is loaded, double click on the launch icon to run it.
- In the launcher installation window, expand the drop-down menu and select Create and manage accounts.
- Click the green plus icon to register an account, then select Free (no password). Follow the onscreen instructions. Optionally, click Mojang.com Account if you already have an account.
- Select your account and click the orange house icon to log in.
- Once you’ve logged into your account and redirected to the install window, select the version of Minecraft you wish to install from the drop down menu.
- Click install and play and wait for the installation to complete. So, launch the game and start playing.