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Explore infinite worlds, and build everything from the simplest homes to the most elaborate castles. You can play in creative mode with unlimited resources, or you can mine deep into the earth in survival mode to craft weapons and armor to fight off dangerous mobs.
You can explore, create, and even survive together on all sorts of devices. Explore craggy mountains and find elaborate caves to mine large ore veins. Explore lush cave and drippingstone cave biomes. To show the world that you are a skilled spelunker or master mountaineer, light up your world with candles!
EXPANDING YOUR GAME: Marketplace – Discover the newest community creations in this marketplace! Get unique maps and skins from your favorite creators.
Slash commands: You can alter the game's gameplay by giving away items, summoning mobs, changing the time of day and more.
Add-Ons – Customize your experience with free add-ons! You can modify data-driven behavior in the game to create resource packs.
Minecraft Realms auto-renewable subscription info:
Minecraft now comes with the option to buy Minecraft Realms. Realms is a monthly subscription service that lets you create your own always-online Minecraft world. There are currently two subscription options depending on how many players you wish to invite to your realm. A realm for two friends or their local equivalent costs 3.99 USD/month. A realm to host 10 friends costs 7.99 US Dollars/month. Books A 30-day trial of Minecraft Realms for you and 10 friends is available. Any unused portion of a free trial period will be forfeited when the user purchases a subscription.
At confirmation of purchase, the payment will be charged to iTunes. The subscription automatically renews unless auto renewal is disabled at least 24 hours before the end. Your account will be charged for renewal within 24-hours prior to the end of the current period, at the subscription price option you have previously selected.
You can manage your subscription by yourself. After purchase, you can turn off auto-renewal by going to the account settings. These settings can also be accessed via a button found in-game. If you cancel after your subscription has activated, you won't be refunded for the remaining active period of the subscription.