Of the two versions of Minecraft available to download, Java and Bedrock, which is the better choice? The answer lies in these distinctions.

Java Edition has a near-limitless collection of mods One huge difference between Java and Bedrock is the ability to add mods, which are only available to Java players.

"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.

I see you raising your hand in the back, Minecraft newbie, and you're asking, "What is the difference between Java and Bedrock?" The short answer is, Java is the original Minecraft, which is still ...

This video compares the key differences between Minecraft Java and Bedrock editions. Topics include gameplay mechanics, cross-platform compatibility, performance variations, and exclusive features ...

Minecraft's Bedrock Edition with RTX turned on. To be clear, that does not mean Java and Bedrock are losing their distinct identities – while you can't buy them separately, you can certainly ...

With Minecraft: Java & Bedrock Edition for Windows, you can easily switch between games using the unified launcher and cross-play with any current edition of Minecraft.

Minecraft Java Edition players can only cross-play with people on the same version, which is relegated to PC, Mac, and Linux.

Microsoft's official announcement post also references cross-play, which would seem to imply that Java and Bedrock Edition players will finally be able to play together.