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

Minecraft Java Edition Java Edition is MInecraft's oldest iteration (Image via Mojang) Java Edition was the first version released by Mojang Studios, all the way back in 2011.

That version of Minecraft persists today and is now referred to as the Java Edition (because of its reliance on the Java platform).

Ever since Microsoft purchased both Minecraft and Mojang Studios, there has been a divide in the community between the original version of the game, Java Edition, and the Microsoft remake, Bedrock Edi ...

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

Mojang's original version of Minecraft, which millions play, will now require a Microsoft to play for security's sake, Microsoft says.

Minecraft runs on Java version 17 as of this pre-release – and you can expect the same to be true of the live version of Java Edition once 1.18 officially lands.

The forthcoming Minecraft: Education Edition, written in C++, looks faster and smoother than the old Java version, but won't be compatible with all the old mods. If Microsoft mis-handles the ...

What you need to know Minecraft is getting a combat overhaul. You can test out some of the changes in the Java Edition today. Minecraft is part of Xbox Game Pass. You can purchase Xbox Game Pass ...

Minecraft: Java Edition's new 20W16A snapshot update also adds new music from the composer of Celeste.