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[[File:Demo Intro.png|thumb|372px|The message displayed upon loading the demo world in ''Java Edition'' 1.21.11 and lower.|alt=This message is displayed upon loading the demo world in Java Edition 1.21.11 and lower.]]
{{redirect|Trial||Trial (disambiguation)}}
[[File:Bedrock Demo Display.png|thumb|width=365x365|The message displayed upon loading the trial world in ''Bedrock Edition''.]]
[[File:Screenshot 2026-03-24 183910.png|thumb|The message displayed upon loading the demo world in ''Java Edition'']]
[[File:Bedrock Demo Display.png|thumb|width=365x365|The message displayed upon loading a trial world in ''Bedrock Edition'']]


The '''Demo Mode''' is a demo of ''Minecraft'' for users who have not purchased the game yet and would like to try it out before making a purchase.
The '''Demo Mode''' or '''trial''' version ('''''Minecraft Trial''''' on Android) is a [[Minecraft:w:Game demo|demo]] of ''[[Minecraft:Minecraft]]'' for users who have not purchased the game yet and would like to try it out before making a purchase. It allows players to access singleplayer worlds with a limited amount of playtime, and limited [[Minecraft:Create New World|world settings]].
 
The demo version of {{JE}} can be played free of charge by logging into the ''Minecraft Launcher'' with a Microsoft account that has not purchased the game yet. This version consists of a single [[Minecraft:World seed|seed]] that can be played for up to 5 in-game days (1 hour and 40 minutes total). It is designed to replace the functionality of the outdated PC Gamer Demo.
[[File:Screenshot 2026-03-24 183910.png|alt=This message is displayed upon loading the demo world in Java Edition 26.1 and up.|thumb|The message displayed upon loading the demo world in ''Java Edition'' 26.1 and up.]]
A dedicated webpage is also available on [https://www.minecraft.net/free-trial minecraft.net].


== Functionality ==
== Functionality ==
The demo mode can be played by all players, regardless of whether they have purchased the game or not. Demo Mode functionally serves to allow the players to try out the game before deciding to purchase ''Minecraft''. It allows players to play on a single world for a 100-minute (5 in-game days) period before the map is locked and required to be reset.
The demo mode can be played by all players that have not purchased it on their Microsoft/app store account.  


Custom skins can be applied {{in|bedrock}}, and it is possible to install resource packs and [[Minecraft:mod]]s on the ''Java Edition'' demo.
* The demo version of {{JE}} can be played free of charge by logging into the ''[[Minecraft:Minecraft Launcher]]'' (free download) with a Microsoft account that has not purchased the game yet.
* The trial version of ''[[Minecraft:Minecraft for Windows]]'' (''Bedrock Edition'') can be downloaded from the Microsoft Store, Xbox app, or ''Minecraft Launcher'' if the current Microsoft Store account does not have access to the full version ''and'' if the full game is not installed.
* The trial versions for PlayStation and Android can be downloaded at any time.


While demo mode does not expire, it comes with certain restrictions as its sole purpose is to allow new players to try out ''Minecraft''.
While demo mode does not expire, it comes with certain restrictions as its sole purpose is to allow new players to try out ''Minecraft''.
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The following restrictions apply when playing the game in demo mode:
The following restrictions apply when playing the game in demo mode:
* The demo map is preset and always generates with the same seed: <code>-343522682</code>, corresponding to the text seed <code>North Carolina</code>.
* The demo map is preset and always generates with the same seed: <code>-343522682</code>, corresponding to the text seed <code>North Carolina</code>.
** This means that the player '''spawn''', '''seed''', and '''generated structures''' are always the same.
** This means that the [[Minecraft:world spawn]], [[Minecraft:World generation|terrain]], and [[Minecraft:generated structures]] are always the same.
* The game is locked to Survival mode and [[Minecraft:commands]] are disabled by default.
* The game is locked to Survival mode and [[Minecraft:commands]] are disabled by default.
** Commands can be enabled and other game modes can be made accessible by using Open to LAN.
** Commands can be enabled and other game modes can be made accessible by using Open to LAN.
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* The game time is limited to five in-game days (1 hour and 40 minutes real-time or 100 minutes total). After the time runs out, players can still navigate through the world, but their interactions with it are limited. Resetting the demo world also resets the demo timer.
* The game time is limited to five in-game days (1 hour and 40 minutes real-time or 100 minutes total). After the time runs out, players can still navigate through the world, but their interactions with it are limited. Resetting the demo world also resets the demo timer.
** Changing the in-game time forcibly with commands or external programs such as an NBT editor can reset the timer.
** Changing the in-game time forcibly with commands or external programs such as an NBT editor can reset the timer.
** It is possible to gain (almost) unlimited time in the demo by changing the in-game time to extreme negative values (past the minimum 64-bit integer limit, which is -9,223,372,036,854,655,508). However, the number causes several problems such as hostile mobs behaving passively to players.
** It is possible to gain (almost) unlimited time in the demo by changing the in-game time to extreme negative values (past the minimum 64-bit integer limit, which is -9,223,372,036,854,655,508). However, the number causes several problems such as hostile mobs behaving passively to players, and no block placement/breaking.
*** The player can still attack/kill mobs and take damage. Their hunger, saturation, health, and drowning bars work as normal, but they cannot eat anything.
* "Demo" is displayed in the version notation on the [[Minecraft:title screen]].
*** Breaking any block leads to the block being instantly restored, and placing any block leads to the block being deleted.
It is possible to install [[Minecraft:resource pack]]s and [[Minecraft:mod]]s on the demo.
*** The player can still remove [[Minecraft:boat]]s, but they cannot place them.
*** The player can still pick up dropped items.
* "Demo" is displayed in the version notation on the title screen.


== ''Bedrock Edition'' ==
== ''Bedrock Edition'' ==
On December 20, 2018, a trial version of ''Minecraft'' for Android titled '''''Minecraft Trial''''' was released. However, restrictions from ''Bedrock Edition'', along with some new ones still apply; for example, some blocks and items are removed, including barriers and command blocks (all types). There are also trial versions for {{w|Microsoft Windows|Windows}} and the {{w|PlayStation 4}}.
The trial version has the following restrictions:
* [https://xbox.com/games/store/-/9NBLGGH2JHXJ Microsoft Store (Windows)]
* The time limit is 90 minutes in real time, after which the world will be locked and a new one has to be created.
* [https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.mojang.minecrafttrialpe Google Play (Android)]
* The player cannot play [[Minecraft:multiplayer]], including LAN multiplayer. On PlayStation, [[Minecraft:splitscreen]] multiplayer is possible.
* [https://playstation.com/games/minecraft PlayStation Store (PlayStation 4)]
* The player cannot change [[Minecraft:Resource pack|global resources]] and [[Minecraft:add-ons]], but can import custom [[Minecraft:skin]]s.
It has the following restrictions:
* The player is restricted to [[Minecraft:Survival]] mode with [[Minecraft:Hardcore]] disabled.
* The time limit is 90 minutes in real time.
* The player is restricted from enabling [[Minecraft:Commands|cheats]] and changing certain [[Minecraft:game settings]].
* The player cannot play [[Minecraft:multiplayer]], including LAN multiplayer. On the PlayStation 4 and 5, split-screen multiplayer is possible.
* The player is restricted from changing [[Minecraft:player permissions]].
* The player cannot change Global Resources and Add-ons, but can import custom skins.
* The player is restricted from turning on [[Minecraft:experiments]].
* The player is restricted to Survival mode.
* The player is restricted from accessing storage settings.
* The player is restricted from changing '''[[Minecraft:Commands|Cheats]]''' and '''World Options''' parts off.
* The player cannot change the [[Minecraft:world seed]]; it is restricted to <code>1193926712</code>.  
* The player is restricted from changing '''Trust Player Permissions'''.
* The player is restricted from turning on '''Experiments'''.
* The player is restricted from accessing storage.
* The player cannot change the world seed.
* The player is restricted to Infinite world type.
** There have been 5 demo seeds, which are <code>818010429</code>, <code>29300</code>, <code>1395001428</code>, <code>1537846859</code> and <code>1193926712</code> in 1.20.


== Legacy Console Edition ==
== Legacy Console Edition ==
Demo mode is supported on all Legacy Console Edition platforms, except for [[Minecraft:Wii U Edition|Wii U]] and [[Minecraft:Nintendo Switch Edition|Nintendo Switch]]. However, due to the removal of the ''PlayStation 4 Edition'' and ''Xbox One Edition'' from digital storefronts after their replacement with ''[[Minecraft:Bedrock Edition]]'', as well as the shutdown of the Xbox 360 Marketplace in July 2024, the only demos that can still be downloaded and played in the current day are those for the {{els|ps3|vita}}. Additionally, ''Xbox One Edition'' Trial technically remains available with a few workarounds.{{more info|elaborate on those workarounds}}
Demo mode is supported on all [[Minecraft:Legacy Console Edition]] platforms, except for [[Minecraft:Wii U Edition|Wii U]] and [[Minecraft:Nintendo Switch Edition|Nintendo Switch]]. However, due to the removal of the ''[[Minecraft:PlayStation 4 Edition]]'' and ''[[Minecraft:Xbox One Edition]]'' from digital storefronts after their replacement with ''[[Minecraft:Bedrock Edition]]'', as well as the shutdown of the [[Minecraft:Xbox 360 Edition|Xbox 360]] Marketplace in July 2024, the only demos that can still be downloaded and played in the current day are those for the {{els|ps3|vita}}. Additionally, ''[[Minecraft:Xbox One Edition]]'' Trial technically remains available with a few workarounds.{{more info|elaborate on those workarounds}}


On PlayStation 3, players who have purchased the full version of the game digitally can also access demo mode by [https://manuals.playstation.net/document/en/ps3/current/accountinfo/systemactivation.html deactivating] their console. The game will remain in demo mode until the console is re-activated.
On PlayStation 3, players who have purchased the full version of the game digitally can also access demo mode by [https://manuals.playstation.net/document/en/ps3/current/accountinfo/systemactivation.html deactivating] their console. The game will remain in demo mode until the console is re-activated.


The following restrictions apply in demo mode:
The following restrictions apply in demo mode:
* The only playable world is the tutorial world. Selecting the "Play Game" button in the main menu will immediately start the tutorial world.
* The only playable world is the [[Minecraft:Legacy Console Edition tutorial|tutorial world]]. Selecting the "Play Game" button in the main menu will immediately start the tutorial world.
* Players cannot save their progress; after exiting the world, all progress that has been made will be permanently lost.
* Players cannot save their progress; after exiting the world, all progress that has been made will be permanently lost.
* Online multiplayer is not available. Only local splitscreen multiplayer is supported.
* Online multiplayer is not available. Only local [[Minecraft:Splitscreen/Legacy Console Edition|splitscreen]] multiplayer is supported.
* Mini games are not available. Selecting the "Mini Games" button in the main menu will cause the game to instruct the player to purchase the full game.
* [[Minecraft:Mini games]] are not available. Selecting the "Mini Games" button in the main menu will cause the game to instruct the player to purchase the full game.
* Players cannot change their skin from the default.
* Players cannot change their [[Minecraft:skin]] from the default.
* Players cannot change the [[Minecraft:Texture pack (downloadable content)|texture pack]] from the default.
* Players cannot change the [[Minecraft:Texture pack (downloadable content)|texture pack]] from the default.
* Achievements or trophies cannot be earned.
* [[Minecraft:Achievement/Legacy Console and New Nintendo 3DS editions|Achievements or trophies]] cannot be earned.
* Players cannot enable host privileges in the tutorial world. As a result, the game mode is locked to Survival, and the difficulty is locked to Easy.
* Players cannot enable [[Minecraft:host privileges]] in the tutorial world. As a result, the game mode is locked to [[Minecraft:Survival]], and the [[Minecraft:difficulty]] is locked to Easy.
** The only options that can be toggled on or off in the tutorial world are: Fire Spreads, TNT Explodes, Mob Loot, Tile Drops and Natural Regeneration.
** The only options that can be toggled on or off in the tutorial world are: Fire Spreads, TNT Explodes, Mob Loot, Tile Drops and Natural Regeneration.
* The game has a time limit.{{more information needed|What is the exact duration of the time limit?}} After time runs out, players will be given the option to either purchase the game and continue their progress, or exit the game and lose their progress.
* The game has a time limit.{{more information needed|What is the exact duration of the time limit?}} After time runs out, players will be given the option to either purchase the game and continue their progress, or exit the game and lose their progress.
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|{{HistoryLine||1.3.1|dev=12w16a|Demo mode added. During the snapshot releases, minecraft.jar must be launched directly with the <code>--demo</code> parameter.}}
|{{HistoryLine||1.3.1|dev=12w16a|Demo mode added. During the snapshot releases, minecraft.jar must be launched directly with the <code>--demo</code> parameter.}}
|{{HistoryLine||1.3.2|dev=pre|Users can play the demo mode in minecraft.net.{{check version|Not mentioned in the 1.3.2 page.}}}}
|{{HistoryLine||1.3.2|dev=pre|Users can play the demo mode in [[Minecraft:minecraft.net]].{{check version|Not mentioned in the 1.3.2 page.}}}}
|{{HistoryLine||1.7.2|Users can no longer play the demo mode on minecraft.net.}}
|{{HistoryLine||1.7.2|Users can no longer play the demo mode on [[Minecraft:minecraft.net]].}}
|{{HistoryLine||November 26, 2013|link=none|The latest launcher version (1.3.4) allows players who have not yet bought ''Minecraft'' to play the game's demo.}}
|{{HistoryLine||November 26, 2013|link=none|The latest launcher version (1.3.4) allows players who have not yet bought ''Minecraft'' to play the game's demo.}}
|{{HistoryLine||1.12|dev=17w13a|To reflect the addition of advancements, the startup message was changed to say "Check the advancements for hints" instead of "Check the achievements for hints".}}
|{{HistoryLine||1.12|dev=17w13a|To reflect the addition of advancements, the startup message was changed to say "Check the advancements for hints" instead of "Check the achievements for hints".}}
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|{{HistoryLine|pocket alpha}}
|{{HistoryLine||v0.2.1|A demo version was released, but was eventually removed from app stores.{{check version|Demo versions have existed since v0.1.0, j-version demos since v0.1.1.}}}}
|{{HistoryLine||v0.2.1|A demo version was released, but was eventually removed from app stores.{{check version|Demo versions have existed since v0.1.0, j-version demos since v0.1.1.}}}}
|{{HistoryLine|be}}
|{{HistoryLine|''[[Minecraft:Windows 10 Edition]]''}}
|{{HistoryLine||1.0.0|link=Pocket Edition 1.0.0|Added a trial version for the ''[[Minecraft:Windows 10 Edition]]'' available in the Microsoft Store. It uses the seed <code>818010429</code>.<ref name="forum">{{cite|url=https://www.minecraftforum.net/forums/minecraft/discussion/2969792-evolution-of-bedrock-edition-demo-seed|title=Evolution of Bedrock Edition Demo Seed|website=[[Minecraft:Minecraft Forum]]}}</ref>}}
|{{HistoryLine|bedrock}}
|{{HistoryLine||1.2.0|dev=?|Changed the trial seed to <code>29300</code>.<ref name="forum" />}}
|{{HistoryLine||December 20, 2018|link=https://www.minecraft.net/en-us/free-trial|A new demo version for ''Bedrock Edition'' called ''Minecraft Trial'' is available for download on Android and Windows devices, as well as PlayStation 4 consoles.}}
|{{HistoryLine||December 20, 2018|link=https://www.minecraft.net/en-us/free-trial|A new demo version for ''Bedrock Edition'' called ''Minecraft Trial'' is available for download on Android and Windows devices, as well as PlayStation 4 consoles.}}
|{{HistoryLine||?|dev=?|Changed the trial seed to <code>1395001428</code>.{{dubious}}}}
|{{HistoryLine||1.11.0|dev=?|Changed the trial seed to <code>1537846859</code>, the "Forest Glade" [[Minecraft:seed template]].<ref name="forum" />}}
|{{HistoryLine||1.18.0|dev=?|The world generation has been overhauled, making the trial seed appear entirely different.}}
|{{HistoryLine||1.18.30|dev=?|Changed the trial seed to <code>1193926712</code>.<ref name="forum" />}}
}}
}}


=== Legacy Console Edition ===
=== Legacy Console Edition ===
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== Trivia ==
== Trivia ==
* It is possible to play in-game modes other than Survival in the demo mode by opening up the world to LAN with cheats enabled and executing {{command|gamemode}} command. This does not remove the time limit, or the demo message.{{only|java}}
* {{IN|Java}}, it is possible to play in-game modes other than [[Minecraft:Survival]] in the demo mode by opening up the world to LAN with cheats enabled and executing {{command|gamemode}} command. This does not remove the time limit, or the demo message.
* {{IN|Java}}, deleting the files "<code>level.dat</code>" and "<code>level.dat_old</code>" causes the timer to reset. Additionally, a new bonus chest spawns on the original spawn point.
* {{IN|Java}}, deleting the files "<code>level.dat</code>" and "<code>level.dat_old</code>" causes the timer to reset. Additionally, a new bonus chest spawns on the original spawn point.
* Servers can be started with the <code>--demo</code> flag (this is technically what the launcher does). Everyone who joins the server sees the demo message.
* Servers can be started with the <code>--demo</code> flag (this is technically what the launcher does). Everyone who joins the server sees the demo message.
* If one tries to play a demo version before 1.3.1 from the launcher using a non-premium account, they can play the full version. This is because 1.3.1 is the version that added the demo mode to ''Minecraft'', so earlier versions do not have the code necessary to recognize that they are in the demo.
* If one tries to play a demo version before [[Minecraft:Java Edition 1.3.1|1.3.1]] from the launcher using a non-premium account, they can play the full version. This is because 1.3.1 is the version that added the demo mode to ''[[Minecraft:Minecraft]]'', so earlier versions do not have the code necessary to recognize that they are in the demo.
* If the ''Minecraft'' shortcut and directory is moved to another hard drive, etc., it remains in the demo version, and the previous worlds do not appear.
* If the ''Minecraft'' shortcut and directory is moved to another hard drive, etc., it remains in the demo version, and the previous worlds do not appear.
* If a world is downloaded, it can be played by putting the world folder in "<code>saves</code>" and renaming it to "<samp>Demo_World</samp>". If there is already "<samp>Demo_World</samp>", it must be first renamed or deleted. There is a chance that the demo timer has decreased or expired. This is due to the timer being used by the world's creator while building the world. Deleting "<code>level.dat</code>" and "<code>level.dat_old</code>" in such situations does not reset the timer.
* If a world is downloaded, it can be played by putting the world folder in "<code>saves</code>" and renaming it to "<samp>Demo_World</samp>". If there is already "<samp>Demo_World</samp>", it must be first renamed or deleted. There is a chance that the demo timer has decreased or expired. This is due to the timer being used by the world's creator while building the world. Deleting "<code>level.dat</code>" and "<code>level.dat_old</code>" in such situations does not reset the timer.
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=== ''Java Edition'' ===
=== ''Java Edition'' ===
<gallery>
<gallery>
Demoshot1.png|The demo world.
Demoshot1.png|The demo world
Demo menu.png|The title screen in demo mode.
Demo menu.png|The title screen in demo mode
Demoshot3.png|The contents of the bonus chest.
Demoshot3.png|The contents of the bonus chest
Demoshot4.png|A ruined portal on a beach near an old growth birch forest at demo mode. Notice the timer at the top right.  
Demoshot4.png|A ruined portal on a beach near an old growth birch forest at demo mode. Notice the timer at the top right.  
Demoshot5.png|A screenshot containing a snowy taiga, a taiga, a frozen river, and a slight part of a village taken in demo mode. Notice the timer again at the top right.
Demoshot5.png|A screenshot containing a snowy taiga, a taiga, a frozen river, and a slight part of a village taken in demo mode. Notice the timer again at the top right.
Demo Intro.png|The message displayed upon loading the demo world in 1.21.11 and lower
</gallery>
</gallery>


=== ''Bedrock Edition'' ===
=== ''Bedrock Edition'' ===
<gallery>
<gallery>
Title screen (Bedrock Demo Mode).png|The title screen in demo mode.
File:Title screen (Bedrock Demo Mode).png|The title screen in trial mode
Ore UI - Create New World Screen Menu "General" Tab Settings (Bedrock Demo Mode).png|The world creation screen in demo mode. A noticeable difference is a demo notice and the "Survival" and "Creative" buttons are disabled, as well as the "Hardcore" toggle.
File:Ore UI - Create New World Screen Menu "General" Tab Settings (Bedrock Demo Mode).png|The world creation screen in trial mode. A noticeable difference is a trial notice and the "Survival" and "Creative" buttons are disabled, as well as the "Hardcore" toggle.
Win10Demo3.png|The message displayed upon loading the demo world.
File:Win10Demo3.png|The message displayed upon loading the trial world
Win10Demo4.png|The demo world.
File:Win10Demo4.png|The trial world
Pause menu (Bedrock Demo Mode).png|The pause menu in demo mode.
File:Trial seed 1193926712.png|An overview of the current trial world
Minecraft Trial icon.png|''Minecraft Trial'' app icon
File:Trial seed 1193926712 other view.png|Different angle
File:Pause menu (Bedrock Demo Mode).png|The pause menu in trial mode
File:Minecraft Trial icon.png|''Minecraft Trial'' app icon  
</gallery>
</gallery>


==== Historical screenshots ====
==== Historical screenshots ====
<gallery>
<gallery>
Win10Demo2.png|The Create New World menu in demo mode before [[Minecraft:Bedrock Edition 1.18.0|1.18]].
Win10Demo2.png|The Create New World menu in trial mode before [[Minecraft:Bedrock Edition 1.18.0|1.18]]
Win10Demo6.png|The pause screen in demo mode before [[Minecraft:Bedrock Edition 1.21.120|1.21.120]].
Win10Demo6.png|The pause screen in trial mode before [[Minecraft:Bedrock Edition 1.21.120|1.21.120]]
</gallery>
</gallery>


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Pocket Edition Lite App Store icon 2.png|''Minecraft — Pocket Edition Lite'' app icon
Pocket Edition Lite App Store icon 2.png|''Minecraft — Pocket Edition Lite'' app icon
</gallery>
</gallery>
== References ==
{{reflist}}


== See also ==
== See also ==
* Demo Mode/Locations &mdash; a guide to locations of various landmarks in the demo world
* [[Minecraft:Demo Mode/Locations]] &mdash; a guide to locations of various landmarks in the demo world
* [[Minecraft:Starter Seeds]] &mdash; an overview of all ''Bedrock Edition'' trial seeds and starter seeds.
* [[Minecraft:Pocket Edition Demo]] &mdash; the first known developmental version of ''Minecraft: [[Minecraft:Pocket Edition]]''.
* [[Minecraft:Pocket Edition Demo]] &mdash; the first known developmental version of ''Minecraft: [[Minecraft:Pocket Edition]]''.
* [[Minecraft:Java Edition Demo (PC Gamer)]]
== External links ==
* [https://www.minecraft.net/free-trial Official website]
* [https://xbox.com/games/store/-/9NBLGGH2JHXJ Microsoft Store (Windows)]
* [https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.mojang.minecrafttrialpe Google Play (Android)]
* [https://playstation.com/games/minecraft PlayStation Store (PlayStation 4)]


== Navigation ==
== Navigation ==
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File:Screenshot 2026-03-24 183910.png
The message displayed upon loading the demo world in Java Edition
File:Bedrock Demo Display.png
The message displayed upon loading a trial world in Bedrock Edition

The Demo Mode or trial version (Minecraft Trial on Android) is a demo of Minecraft:Minecraft for users who have not purchased the game yet and would like to try it out before making a purchase. It allows players to access singleplayer worlds with a limited amount of playtime, and limited world settings.

Functionality

The demo mode can be played by all players that have not purchased it on their Microsoft/app store account.

  • The demo version of Template:JE can be played free of charge by logging into the Minecraft:Minecraft Launcher (free download) with a Microsoft account that has not purchased the game yet.
  • The trial version of Minecraft:Minecraft for Windows (Bedrock Edition) can be downloaded from the Microsoft Store, Xbox app, or Minecraft Launcher if the current Microsoft Store account does not have access to the full version and if the full game is not installed.
  • The trial versions for PlayStation and Android can be downloaded at any time.

While demo mode does not expire, it comes with certain restrictions as its sole purpose is to allow new players to try out Minecraft.

Java Edition

The following restrictions apply when playing the game in demo mode:

  • The demo map is preset and always generates with the same seed: -343522682, corresponding to the text seed North Carolina.
  • The game is locked to Survival mode and Minecraft:commands are disabled by default.
    • Commands can be enabled and other game modes can be made accessible by using Open to LAN.
  • Multiplayer servers are inaccessible, although Minecraft:LAN multiplayer is allowed, with the limitation that only 1 demo account is allowed on a server (this is because the default Minecraft name ('Player') cannot be changed).
  • The game time is limited to five in-game days (1 hour and 40 minutes real-time or 100 minutes total). After the time runs out, players can still navigate through the world, but their interactions with it are limited. Resetting the demo world also resets the demo timer.
    • Changing the in-game time forcibly with commands or external programs such as an NBT editor can reset the timer.
    • It is possible to gain (almost) unlimited time in the demo by changing the in-game time to extreme negative values (past the minimum 64-bit integer limit, which is -9,223,372,036,854,655,508). However, the number causes several problems such as hostile mobs behaving passively to players, and no block placement/breaking.
  • "Demo" is displayed in the version notation on the Minecraft:title screen.

It is possible to install Minecraft:resource packs and Minecraft:mods on the demo.

Bedrock Edition

The trial version has the following restrictions:

Legacy Console Edition

Demo mode is supported on all Minecraft:Legacy Console Edition platforms, except for Wii U and Nintendo Switch. However, due to the removal of the Minecraft:PlayStation 4 Edition and Minecraft:Xbox One Edition from digital storefronts after their replacement with Minecraft:Bedrock Edition, as well as the shutdown of the Xbox 360 Marketplace in July 2024, the only demos that can still be downloaded and played in the current day are those for the Template:Els. Additionally, Minecraft:Xbox One Edition Trial technically remains available with a few workarounds.Template:More info

On PlayStation 3, players who have purchased the full version of the game digitally can also access demo mode by deactivating their console. The game will remain in demo mode until the console is re-activated.

The following restrictions apply in demo mode:

  • The only playable world is the tutorial world. Selecting the "Play Game" button in the main menu will immediately start the tutorial world.
  • Players cannot save their progress; after exiting the world, all progress that has been made will be permanently lost.
  • Online multiplayer is not available. Only local splitscreen multiplayer is supported.
  • Minecraft:Mini games are not available. Selecting the "Mini Games" button in the main menu will cause the game to instruct the player to purchase the full game.
  • Players cannot change their Minecraft:skin from the default.
  • Players cannot change the texture pack from the default.
  • Achievements or trophies cannot be earned.
  • Players cannot enable Minecraft:host privileges in the tutorial world. As a result, the game mode is locked to Minecraft:Survival, and the Minecraft:difficulty is locked to Easy.
    • The only options that can be toggled on or off in the tutorial world are: Fire Spreads, TNT Explodes, Mob Loot, Tile Drops and Natural Regeneration.
  • The game has a time limit.Template:More information needed After time runs out, players will be given the option to either purchase the game and continue their progress, or exit the game and lose their progress.

History

Java Edition

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Bedrock Edition

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Legacy Console Edition

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Trivia

  • Template:IN, it is possible to play in-game modes other than Minecraft:Survival in the demo mode by opening up the world to LAN with cheats enabled and executing Template:Command command. This does not remove the time limit, or the demo message.
  • Template:IN, deleting the files "level.dat" and "level.dat_old" causes the timer to reset. Additionally, a new bonus chest spawns on the original spawn point.
  • Servers can be started with the --demo flag (this is technically what the launcher does). Everyone who joins the server sees the demo message.
  • If one tries to play a demo version before 1.3.1 from the launcher using a non-premium account, they can play the full version. This is because 1.3.1 is the version that added the demo mode to Minecraft:Minecraft, so earlier versions do not have the code necessary to recognize that they are in the demo.
  • If the Minecraft shortcut and directory is moved to another hard drive, etc., it remains in the demo version, and the previous worlds do not appear.
  • If a world is downloaded, it can be played by putting the world folder in "saves" and renaming it to "Demo_World". If there is already "Demo_World", it must be first renamed or deleted. There is a chance that the demo timer has decreased or expired. This is due to the timer being used by the world's creator while building the world. Deleting "level.dat" and "level.dat_old" in such situations does not reset the timer.

Gallery

Java Edition

Bedrock Edition

Historical screenshots

Pocket Edition

References

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See also

External links

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