In order to download the Trial Version of Minecraft: Java Edition, simply head over to the official Minecraft website and try the game for free. Go to the official Minecraft website, link here.

As mentioned above, not all players will be receiving the free vanilla cape as a gift. The cape will only be given to players who own both Java and Bedrock Edition on a single account before June 6.

Java Edition continues to be the source for most of the best Minecraft mods, and the place where you'll get the most current snapshots with beta access to new Minecraft versions.