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

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++.

What is the Minecraft Java and Minecraft Bedrock edition, and what are the differences between the two? Here’s everything you need to know ...

This incredible Crossplay experience is, however, only possible if ALL Minecraft players are on the same version of Minecraft. Currently, there are two versions of Minecraft: Java and Bedrock.

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

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Java does not have any official crossplay support, meaning Bedrock is the clear winner here.

New to Minecraft? Here's all you need to know about the difference between Bedrock and Java, and how it affects you.