Minecraft is a survival game known for its blocky graphics. It was first developed by the Swede Markus “Notch” Persson and released as an alpha in 2009. The official release followed in 2011, and even 15 years later the game still receives regular free updates. No wonder it’s the best-selling game of all time! What began as a small indie game with a big idea has grown into one of the most successful media franchises.
In Minecraft, you arrive in an unknown world full of adventure. The map stretches for millions of blocks in every direction, with more than 50 different biomes and areas to explore. Wander through dense forests, scale towering mountain ranges, or search for pyramids in the desert. Minecraft also unfolds underground with vast cave systems, monsters, and secrets to discover.
The game rests on a few core pillars: exploration, building, and crafting. Explore the world and find new blocks and items. Use them to build your own home and craft essential gear from the resources you gather on your journeys. Around every corner you’ll find something new to use for your own goals.
Ultimately, Minecraft is a sandbox with virtually endless possibilities. There’s no fixed storyline—every player writes their own. You can build a sprawling city, hunt down rare items, and explore every biome. Set your own goals and be ready when a new update or content drop lands!
There are two editions of Minecraft: Java and Bedrock. For most PC players, Java is the better choice. It’s the original game from 2009 and is built on Java. Bedrock was developed years later—first for consoles and then as an alternative for PC. The two editions are largely similar, so you won’t miss out on content, and updates generally release at the same time. Both have servers and multiplayer, but they aren’t cross-compatible.
We generally recommend the Java Edition if you play primarily on PC and want to use mods. Bedrock is great for newcomers or players who want cross-play with consoles. Traditional modding isn’t supported on Bedrock.
With 4NetPlayers, you can rent your own server and play together with friends! Minecraft is perfect for that: gather resources as a team and work on a shared project. Thanks to the nearly endless world size, everyone can also build a base of their own. Mods make the game even better—and you can install them on a server with just a few clicks.
If you have questions or run into issues with Minecraft, use this wiki to find solutions. We’ll help you set up your server properly or install mods.