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

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

One of the longest-running divides in the Minecraft community is the one between Java and Bedrock. Java is the original version of the game, while Bedrock is the Microsoft-funded rewrite in C++.

Should you play Minecraft Java or Bedrock, and what are the differences between the two versions of Mojang's survival game?

There are many choices of what version of Minecraft to get - the free version, the Java versions and the Bedrock edition. But what makes them different?

While the basic gameplay on Minecraft Bedrock and Java Edition is the same, players learn many differences after playing both versions.

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