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

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

If you're looking to get into Minecraft, you'll see people talking about these two versions, but what is the difference--and which one is best? Java vs. Bedrock: Why are there two versions?

After a few years, Minecraft split into two different builds, the original Java one and the newer Bedrock version, and both are now joining forces.

In this guide, I’ll show you how to build an easy and efficient iron farm in Minecraft 1.21+ (Java Edition). This farm uses the latest villager & golem mechanics and works perfectly in survival.

Minecraft servers: Online worlds Minecraft commands: All cheats Six whole years after Microsoft acquired Mojang, Minecraft: Java Edition has remained distinct from the Windows 10 / Bedrock version.

Minecraft 1.21.8 for Java Edition also addressed issues regarding the items in the inventory and text, which were rendered in solid color after a while, making it difficult to interact with them.

"Minecraft: Java Edition" gets native Apple Silicon support in "The Wild Update" version 1.19 which also introduces new biomes.

If you’ve ever played Minecraft on your phone and wondered whether it’s the Java or Bedrock edition, you’re not alone.