There's Java Edition, the original iteration of the game, and the Windows 10/11 Edition based on the Bedrock Edition codebase, found across platforms like consoles and mobile devices.

Here's what you should know about the differences in Minecraft Java and Bedrock for Windows before you choose which to install.

Millions of players worldwide take pleasure in playing Minecraft Java Edition, the original version of the game.

Minecraft (Java Edition) See it at Minecraft.net See it at Amazon Minecraft for Windows 10 See it at Microsoft The original Minecraft for PC and Mac is often referred to as "Java Edition" online ...

By our count, we've got six Minecraft Editions listed below, from the two main ones - Bedrock and Java - to more niche ones, such as Education Edition.

Mojang Studios is now releasing Minecraft: Java Edition 1.19.4, a new patch update loaded with sizeable changes, creative updates, and accessibility improvements.

What is the Minecraft Java and Minecraft Bedrock edition, and what are the differences between the two? Here’s everything you need to know ...

Microsoft’s free Minecraft for Windows 10 giveaway ends at midnight for Java players Legacy Minecraft: Java Edition players can still snag free codes to the Windows 10 Edition until midnight.

After Pocket Editions, Console Editions, even Pi Editions, Minecraft has finally settled on two lanes of development for the incredibly popular title: the Java Edition, and the Bedrock Edition.