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.

(Image credit: ChrisdaCow) "To be clear, Java and Bedrock will remain separate games with their own distinctive features," says Mojang in the blogpost announcing the change.

There are many choices of what version of Minecraft to get - the free version, the Java versions and the Bedrock edition. But what makes them different?

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

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?

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