Despite releasing well over a decade ago, Minecraft is still one of the most popular games on the market in 2024. Whether it's veteran players continuing to play, returning players coming back after a hiatus, or new players hopping in for the first time, Minecraft still maintains a community of millions. If you're a returning or new player, though, you might be confused about how to actually download and start playing Minecraft, as the process can be slightly confusing.

Below, I'll explain how to play Minecraft on mobile, console, and PC.

Playing Minecraft on PlayStation, Xbox, and Switch

Fortunately for all console players, downloading Minecraft isn't any more difficult than other games. All you need to do is navigate to your console's store, which can be accessed online or through the console itself. For Switch players, go to the Nintendo eShop. Xbox players can go to the Xbox or Microsoft Store and PlayStation players need to visit the PS Store.