Minecraft is available on several different platforms, albeit different versions of the game. On PC, players can play either the Java Edition or Bedrock Edition (with Windows 10).

If you missed your chance the first time around, Mojang has allowed more players to redeem their free copy of Minecraft on Windows 10 if they already own the Java Edition.

Microsoft has long pledged to give anyone who purchased Minecraft: Java Edition before Oct. 19, 2018 a free code for the Windows 10 version, but the deadline for that offer expires tonight at 11: ...

The answer, based on features, flexibility, and performance, points to Java Edition. To explain why, it doesn't hurt to examine the pros and cons of each Minecraft Edition for Windows PCs.

Of course user-created content like this has been available for the Java version - or OG Minecraft - since 2011, this is the first time that Windows 10 and Pocket Edition users will be able to ...

Earlier this week, Mojang announced that over 20 million copies of Minecraft on PC have been sold, and now every one of those players are eligible to upgrade to Minecraft: Windows 10 Edition for free.

Minecraft servers: Online worlds Minecraft commands: All cheats Six whole years after Microsoft acquired Mojang, Minecraft: Java Edition has remained distinct from the Windows 10 / Bedrock version.

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Java owners of Minecraft can get a free copy of the Windows 10 game by heading to Mojang’s website. But the deadline date is April 20 to claim their free copy.

The Bedrock Edition is a rewrite of Minecraft from the ground up. How to update Minecraft on Windows PC? Updating Minecraft Bedrock Edition on Windows 11/10 is easier than you might think.