{"id":12629,"date":"2010-09-29T16:55:02","date_gmt":"2010-09-29T14:55:02","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/onsoftware.en.softonic.com\/how-to-get-started-in-minecraft\/"},"modified":"2025-07-02T02:09:49","modified_gmt":"2025-07-02T09:09:49","slug":"how-to-get-started-in-minecraft","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/cms-articles.softonic.io\/en\/how-to-get-started-in-minecraft\/","title":{"rendered":"How to play Minecraft, the beginner’s guide"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

Minecraft<\/a> has been around for a long time, with thousands of gamers enjoying the game with its easy playability and exciting features. Still, there are many that don\u2019t know anything about the sandbox title and wonder what is Minecraft and how it works<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

In this guide, we\u2019ll explain to you how to play Minecraft if you\u2019re a beginner, helping you in the first steps you need to take. We\u2019ll also show you some handy tips and tricks to make the experience more enjoyable.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

What is Minecraft?<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

In essence, Minecraft is a sandbox video game<\/strong> where you can craft and demolish blocks<\/strong> in an open world. There are several biomes you can travel in, while you\u2019ll come across friendly or deadly mobs specific to each location. You can either choose what to build in Minecraft Survival or Creative mode, as each setting works differently. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

How to play Minecraft<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Before you can play the casual video game, you need to download Minecraft<\/a> for your specific platform. As soon as you have it set up, you can run it from the launcher<\/strong> and choose between Survival or Creative mode. There are also mini battles you can enjoy against other online players, but you may need to purchase packs to enable them.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

If you select to play Minecraft Creative mode, you can choose from any of the blocks, tools, and resources to build as you wish without mining or crafting. Minecraft Survival mode has a more adventurous tone, and you\u2019ll need to survive against the monsters of the night<\/strong>. You can also set it on easy mode if you just want to build without creatures attacking you.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

You don’t need to play Minecraft alone. There’s also a multiplayer version <\/strong>where you can play with others online or join in mini-battles. You can also add mods from other players to enhance the game. Here are a few guides <\/strong>on how you can set it up:<\/p>\n\n\n\n