How to download and play Minecraft on PlayStation 5
Considered one of the most popular games in the world, Minecraft is available across all platforms and devices, including PC, Mac, smartphone, and console. Coming to the PlayStation 5, console has been around for nearly four years, but there was no native version of Minecraft available for Sony's flagship console.
Thankfully, this has changed, as Mojang Studios has released a native version of Minecraft for the PS5. The blocky game can now exploit the console's powerful hardware to deliver better performance in load time and render distance.
If you own a PS5, this article will guide you through the process of downloading the game on it.
How to download Minecraft on the PlayStation 5
There are multiple ways of getting the game on your PlayStation 5. You can visit the PlayStation Store via your PS5 or visit the official website via a web browser and download it. This process requires you to link your PS5 to your account.
Follow these steps to download the game to your console:
- Turn on your PS5 and go to the PlayStation Store. You can do that by pressing the triangle button from your home screen.
- In the search bar, type in “Minecraft” and wait for the results to load.
- You will find two versions of the game: one for the PS4 and another for the PS5.
- Select the PS5 version. You can either buy it or get the trial version.
- Once purchased, there will be an option to download the game. Start the download.
- After successful installation, launch the game and sign in with your account.
If you are already on the PS4 version of Minecraft, you can get the PS5 version as a free upgrade. The process to do so is the same as above. Look for the PS5 version and download it.
If your PS5 is linked to your account, you can visit the PlayStation Store on your PC or smartphone (via the application) and purchase or upgrade the game. If your PS5 is on, you can also begin the download process remotely.
The native PlayStation 5 version of Minecraft was released a few days ago and can now be experienced using the latest generation console's powerful hardware. The DualSense controller also has some interesting mechanics that can be incorporated into the game to make it more immersive and fun.