Mojang's original version of Minecraft, which millions play, will now require a Microsoft to play for security's sake, Microsoft says.

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

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

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.

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

Java and Bedrock Edition are two different versions of Minecraft. Both may look the same, but there are many differences, including their updating process.

There are two editions of Minecraft: Java Edition and Bedrock Edition. Both versions might look identical, but they have many differences.

Minecraft developer Mojang has announced that the two editions of the PC version of the extremely popular video game, Java and Bedrock, will no longer be available separately and instead be sold ...

Minecraft runs on Java version 17 as of this pre-release – and you can expect the same to be true of the live version of Java Edition once 1.18 officially lands.

The forthcoming Minecraft: Education Edition, written in C++, looks faster and smoother than the old Java version, but won't be compatible with all the old mods. If Microsoft mis-handles the ...