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

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Minecraft's Java Edition has long been the go-to for PC players, owing to how moddable it is in comparison to its Bedrock counterpart. However, getting a clean multiplayer experience has long ...

Looking ahead: The first official visual upgrade in Minecraft's 16-year history was released last June for Bedrock Edition players. However, the original Java version has a long road ahead of it ...

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The icons for all versions of Minecraft are changing to make them shinier, crispier, and more chunky. With Minecraft being a brand new game with each major update, it only makes sense that the icons ...

Minecraft may look the same regardless of where you play it, but the game is split between two versions built on entirely different technologies: Java and Bedrock. Minecraft Java was built during the ...