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

One of the most interesting and famous parts of Minecraft is the two separate versions that exist for players to mess around with. There's the original version, Java Edition, known for its complex ...

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

Bedrock, meanwhile, began its life as Minecraft Pocket Edition, a version meant to run well on mobile devices, but would eventually form the base for Bedrock Edition.

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

5 differences found in Minecraft Bedrock and Java Edition worlds 1) Structure placement Structures, like villages, will be in different locations across games (Image via Mojang) ...

After Pocket Editions, Console Editions, even Pi Editions, Minecraft has finally settled on two lanes of development for the incredibly popular title: the Java Edition, and the Bedrock Edition.

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.

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 ...

While the Bedrock Edition does have add-ons, it features more paid content to add to the game, whereas the Java version lets you install mods (such as texture packs) for free.

With the release of The Wild update, Minecraft editions - Java and Bedrock - will be bundled into one purchase for Windows PC players.