Minecraft Java Edition players can only cross-play with people on the same version, which is relegated to PC, Mac, and Linux.

You'll need a Microsoft account to download Minecraft but that's no sweat to do. Choosing between the two versions, Java and Bedrock, is much easier than it used to be. There is no wrong choice as ...

Mojang Studios have announced the Minecraft PC Bundle, a package deal that will give Xbox Game Pass for PC users access to both the Java Edition and the Bedrock Edition of Minecraft.

The original Java edition of Minecraft for PC crossed the impressive 30 million copies sold milestone today. This version of the sandbox title has been out for over seven years now.

Java Edition is already available on the game's launcher. Bedrock Edition, which is titled "Minecraft for Windows 10" on the launcher, will now also be appearing with the former and Minecraft ...

The two editions of Minecraft do have important differences. These are all the things you should consider when deciding between Minecraft Bedrock and Java.

Third-party developers have found ways to play Java Edition on mobile or other platforms, but Mojang intends for this edition of the game to remain on PC exclusively.

To be more specific, the two versions are Java Edition and Bedrock Edition, and they'll both be available via Xbox's Game Pass for PC service from November 2, 2021.

Confused? The differences are very important to those invested in Minecraft, with the most crucial being that it's easier to mod the Java edition.

Mojang Studios is now releasing Minecraft: Java Edition Snapshot 23w03a, the first snapshot for the upcoming 1.19.4 update, with new accessibility features.