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

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

Minecraft has two different editions: Bedrock and Java. While the overall game looks almost identical in both of these editions, some mechanics are drastically different.

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