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.

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

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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.

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

Microsoft's official announcement post also references cross-play, which would seem to imply that Java and Bedrock Edition players will finally be able to play together.