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After a few years, Minecraft split into two different builds, the original Java one and the newer Bedrock version, and both are now joining forces.

Mods are a big part of Minecraft: Java Edition, but what about the Bedrock Edition? Unfortunately, you can't mod on the Bedrock Edition, but there is an alternative.

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

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

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.