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.

There have traditionally been two major factions among Minecraft users—those who prefer the more approachable Bedrock Edition and those devoted to the Java Edition.

Minecraft for Windows, while having its own distinct name, is almost completely indistinguishable from Bedrock Edition on other platforms since it runs on the same Bedrock C++ codebase.

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

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

Minecraft has answered some of the most burning questions about its "Better Together" beta, available now on Windows 10 (and soon on Xbox One).

Mojang has announced that Minecraft 's separate PC versions will finally be coming together in a bundle releasing on June 7. The new bundle, aptly titled Minecraft: Java and Bedrock Edition for PC ...

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 ...

MINECRAFT Java is a hugely popular game among children, but buying it isn't always as straightforward as it seems, especially if you're purchasing through a Microsoft Family Account.

The new update also features better graphics and cross-platform support to let Windows 10 and mobile Minecraft players play the game together.