Frequently asked questions

Only from your device's official app store or the game's official website. That way you get the genuine version, updates and support.

We advise against it. Builds from third-party sites are often modified, may contain malware and put your account and the data on your device at risk.

You'll need an account for purchases, online multiplayer and the Marketplace. The official Mojang Studios help pages explain in detail how to create and set one up.

Most often you're on different editions or versions of the game. Check that you both play the same edition, are updated to the same version, and that multiplayer is enabled in the world settings.

If you want to settle in calmly, start with Creative. If you want adventure and small victories, start with Survival on Easy difficulty.

Stay in a shelter with a door and torches, or sleep in a bed if you already have one. Most importantly, don't wander around in the dark without light or a weapon.

Redstone dust carries a signal and brings machines to life: doors, lamps, pistons. Start with a lever and a lamp in a test world, and leave the complicated stuff for later.

Put up landmarks and memorise the way in advance. A bed sets your respawn point, and a map and compass help you find your way back.

Go by the PEGI or ESRB age rating on the game's store page and by your child's personality. Creative mode and Peaceful difficulty are fine even for the youngest players.

Use the family settings on the account and the multiplayer options in the game itself. For younger children, private worlds with friends you know are the best fit.

No. Websites and videos making such promises are scams: they try to steal passwords or slip in malware. In-game purchases are made only through the official store.

Agree on playing time, on who your child can play with online, and that they'll tell an adult straight away about any strange request in chat. Play together now and then: it's the best way to understand what's going on in their world.