Does Minecraft cost money to download?

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Written By Jonny

Aside from the price of the game itself, Minecraft is free. Dozens of optional add-ons are available for purchase from the in-game store, like sets of “skins” that change a character’s appearance (superheroes and monsters are popular picks) and massive prebuilt worlds with unique structures.

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Skins and texture packs cost extra

You also have the option of downloading character skins and texture packs, which change the look of your game play. On the PC, these modifications are free at Planetminecraft.com. On the Xbox, PlayStation and Wii U consoles, you pay a small fee to download skins or texture packs, though occasionally they are offered for free. The cost for skin packs hovers around $2, while texture packs cost closer to $6. Skin packs for Minecraft: Pocket Edition for mobile devices cost around $2 each, with texture packs running $1 to $2, or free in some cases. Both skin and texture packs are in-app purchases.

Compared to most modern games, Minecrafts journey has been quite unique. While the game did come out 13 years ago, it is still being overhauled to this day. In fact, Mojang just released a major update several weeks ago, further emphasizing the games longevity.

Its unique in a lot of ways, but one that most Minecraft players probably appreciate is the difference in pricing. Most new games on every platform come at a minimum price of $59.99 USD. Thats the lower end of the spectrum, as alternate editions of new games can cost up to $100 USD or more.

Gaming is quite costly these days, but Minecraft remains relatively cheap. Heres how expensive it is on every platform, along with how one can make the purchase.

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  • FAQ

    Can I download Minecraft for free?

    Minecraft is not a free game and one needs to purchase it before downloading it on your Android or iOS device. The game comes with some interesting features including Creative Mode that comes with unlimited resources.

    How much does it cost to download Minecraft?

    It’s available for just $6.99 USD. The following platforms are supported: iOS devices. Android devices.

    Do you have to pay for Minecraft to download?

    While Minecraft is behind a paywall, you only need to pay once and the game will be yours to keep forever unless Microsoft decides to make an oopsie. If you already own a purchased license of Minecraft, then you don’t need to purchase it repeatedly. Simply head to the Microsoft Store and download the game.

    Is Minecraft completely free?

    You can play Minecraft for free on your web browser by heading to classic.minecraft.net, with no need to download or install anything.

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