Minecraft comes in two versions that are purchased separately and are not interchangeable. Deciding which version is right for you can be a daunting experience, but we’ll try to make it easy for you.

"Java Edition" and "Bedrock Edition" have some distinct differences. Mojang Once you start digging into "Minecraft," you'll be faced with a world's worth of choices to make: where to explore, what to ...

GameSpot may get a commission from retail offers. Mojang has announced that Minecraft's separate PC versions will finally be coming together in a bundle releasing on June 7. The new bundle, aptly ...

Minecraft comes in two main flavors — Java Edition and Bedrock Edition — and while they share the same core game, they differ in platforms, performance, and features. Java is PC-only, prized by ...

Core difference: Java runs on PC with open modding freedom, while Bedrock is built for cross-platform play across consoles, mobile, and PC. Performance edge: Bedrock’s C++ engine delivers smoother ...

In context: For those who have played Minecraft for years, it's the gift that keeps on giving. Its vibrant modding community continuously crafts new content and features while the folks over at Mojang ...

The original Java edition of Minecraft for PC crossed the impressive 30 million copies sold milestone today. This version of the sandbox title has been out for over seven years now. Minecraft's ...

Mojang said late Wednesday that the legacy, PC-centric Java version of Minecraft will now require a Microsoft account, a decision Microsoft says it’s making for security reasons and to ensure future ...

Minecraft: Java Edition, which is written in the Java programming language. This is expected to make it easier for users to create, update, and debug mods. Minecraft: Java Edition is a version of ...

Microsoft and Mojang have announced that they will be launching an official Minecraft store where community creators can sell their content to players, whether that's adventure maps, skins or texture ...

Mojang's new Minecraft Java 1.21.9 update is out, and players can enhance their experience with OptiFine. This guide details how to safely download and install OptiFine, even if a stable 1.21.9 ...

GameSpot may get a commission from retail offers. Update: The RTX open beta for Minecraft: Bedrock Edition is now live. It is not supported in the Java version. The update introduces the new Bastion ...