To this end, Mojang Studios has released Minecraft: Java Edition 1.18.1 Release Candidate 2 to test a fix for world chunks occasionally not loading.

If you’ve ever played Minecraft on your phone and wondered whether it’s the Java or Bedrock edition, you’re not alone.

If you're looking to get into Minecraft, you'll see people talking about these two versions, but what is the difference--and which one is best? Java vs. Bedrock: Why are there two versions?

The Minecraft Java and Bedrock Editions should remain separate (Image via Mojang Studios) Minecraft has two different editions: Java and Bedrock.