Minecraft: Java Edition 1.19.3 is the next major patch update for the game, and its first Release Candidate snapshot is now available to test. Mojang Studios hopes it'll be the last.

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

The gameplay on both Minecraft Java Edition and Bedrock Edition look identical, but there are many hidden features and differences between the two.

The Minecraft Java Edition is arguably better than Pocket Edition in terms of redstone engineering. Players who are switching from Java Edition to Pocket Edition or vice versa will experience huge ...

Rather than enrolling in a dedicated beta program, Minecraft: Java Edition allows you to select a slice of pre-release software for you to try.

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

After some places to explore in the Windows 10 Edition? Check out our list of the best Minecraft PE seeds. Of course user-created content like this has been available for the Java version - or OG ...

Once the Better Together Update hits in the summer, the game's editions on Windows 10, Xbox One, Nintendo Switch, mobile, and VR will simply be called 'Minecraft'.

You'll need a Microsoft account to download Minecraft but that's no sweat to do. Choosing between the two versions, Java and ...

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