Which version of Minecraft should you buy? We have your answer right here.

Of the two versions of Minecraft available to download, Java and Bedrock, which is the better choice? The answer lies in these distinctions.

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Minecraft: Java Edition is the original version of the game for computers, while Bedrock is a newer version available on nearly every device.

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

Despite being such a recognizable title, there are many different versions of Minecraft, some of which have quite comprehensive in-game differences.

Minecraft: Java Edition players have been able to start testing Minecraft 1.20 features through snapshots. Minecraft: Java Edition Snapshot 22w43a is now available, and includes tweaks for camels from ...

Minecraft: Java Edition 1.19.3 Pre-Release 1 is now available to testers, with the snapshot including a handful of additional technical changes. The full update should be arriving in a few weeks.

With the release of The Wild update, Minecraft editions - Java and Bedrock - will be bundled into one purchase for Windows PC players.