Download The Minecraft Demo

Minecraft now has a demo. Procrastinating Excavators: There's no excuse for missing your favorite open-world adventure. It has even branded cows Notch designed for us. minecraft server hosting Keep in mind that these animals are specially-programmed to act as voodoo cows: when you punch them, each PC Gamer editor feels a mild thud in their chest. Be gentle.

Minecraft is customizable. First, create a personalised skin or, if you're the lazy type, download one of our favourite custom skins so you can look fly while building.

Next, install some Minecraft Mods . Minecraft is already massive, but why not add airships, muskets and Pokemon ? It's almost guaranteed fun.

Check out our Top Ten Minecraft creations, and get building!

Download the Minecraft demo (4MB) here.

The demo is generous: every tool, mineral and item is accessible, and you can dig, frolic, and build in your world for 90 minutes before it "locks" and becomes uneditable. You can make as many new worlds you like. Let us know about what you're creating--send a screenshot to [email protected] of your demo environment. Also check out a rundown of our five favorite Minecraft mods below.