Minecraft's two primary editions combined draw in millions of fans worldwide, but it's no secret that some players prefer one version of the game over the other. Java Edition, being the original ...

Over the years, many different versions have been released for the game. The four most popular ones are Java Edition, Bedrock Edition, Education Edition, and a spin-off, Minecraft Dungeons.

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

Bedrock is better for cross-platform play The Bedrock Edition allows for cross-platform multiplayer on consoles, mobile devices, and Windows 10.

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.

Mojang has announced that 'Minecraft' - both Java Edition and Bedrock Edition - will join Xbox Game Pass for PC in November.

The Minecraft Java and Bedrock editions are no more - please welcome the Minecraft Java and Bedrock Edition, which is coming in June to fussy PC players ...

With Better on Bedrock, Mojang is closing that gap. Features like mob spawning, raid logic, and block interactions have been brought closer to how they work in Java Edition.

To be more specific, the two versions are Java Edition and Bedrock Edition, and they'll both be available via Xbox's Game Pass for PC service from November 2, 2021.