There's the original version, Java Edition, known for its complex redstone machines, and Bedrock Edition, known for its crossplay and relative optimization.

Of course, you will be able to cross-play with either Java or Bedrock players by launching whichever edition your friends are playing." ...

"Minecraft" offers cross-platform play for both versions of the game — Bedrock and Java — but you can only play with users who own the same version.

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

After a few years, Minecraft split into two different builds, the original Java one and the newer Bedrock version, and both are now joining forces.

Java is, by and large, the more powerful and feature-rich version of Minecraft, but it lacks the compatibility and cross-play support of its Bedrock cousin.

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

The Minecraft Java and Bedrock editions are no more - please welcome the Minecraft Java and Bedrock Edition, which is coming in June to fussy PC players ...

Should you play Minecraft Java or Bedrock, and what are the differences between the two versions of Mojang's survival game?

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