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

For the past few years, Mojang has been working hard to bridge the gap between Minecraft Bedrock and Java Editions. Previously, they felt entirely different, despite having most features in common.

Here's what you should know about the differences in Minecraft Java and Bedrock for Windows before you choose which to install.

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

To get into the Minecraft beta on Java edition on PC, you'll need to follow these steps: Install the Minecraft Java client by logging into your account and downloading it.