Minecraft Java and Bedrock edition launched on PC in 2022, bringing the two main versions of the game to a mutual launcher. But even with the two games living happily as one, it can be a bit confusing ...

One of the longest-running divides in the Minecraft community is the one between Java and Bedrock. Java is the original version of the game, while Bedrock is the Microsoft-funded rewrite in C++. Each ...

GameSpot may get a commission from retail offers. While you may be limited to which version of Minecraft you can play based on the device you're using, there are some important differences between ...

Minecraft comes in two versions that are purchased separately and are not interchangeable. Deciding which version is right for you can be a daunting experience, but we’ll try to make it easy for you.

There are two major versions of Minecraft, one of which is available only for computers, and the other of which can be played on nearly every device. Minecraft: Java Edition is the original version of ...

GameSpot may get a commission from retail offers. You can play Minecraft just about anywhere--PC, consoles, and mobile devices all run Mojang's seemingly immortal ...

What’s the difference between versions of Minecraft? That’s not as simple a question to answer as you might think. Most current players will be used to whatever version they’ve started on, whether ...

We hope you're not too attached to either of the Minecraft Java and Bedrock editions of one of the best building games on PC, as Microsoft and Mojang have confirmed that both will cease to exist on ...

If you’ve ever played Minecraft on your phone and wondered whether it’s the Java or Bedrock edition, you’re not alone. The version of Minecraft on mobile is often called “Pocket Edition,” but that ...

It's no secret that Minecraft's enduring success has been in part thanks to the dedication of its modding community. All this time though, mods have largely been the territory of Minecraft Java, the ...

In context: For those who have played Minecraft for years, it's the gift that keeps on giving. Its vibrant modding community continuously crafts new content and features while the folks over at Mojang ...