Minecraft Bedrock Edition is rapidly growing in popularity, much more so than its Java Edition counterpart.

New to Minecraft? Here's all you need to know about the difference between Bedrock and Java, and how it affects you.

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

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

For those using Minecraft’s Java Edition, you’ll need to purchase a Realm from the Minecraft website. Keep in mind that Bedrock Edition players cannot play on the same servers as Java players.