After a few years, Minecraft split into two different builds, the original Java one and the newer Bedrock version, and both are now joining forces.

Rather than enrolling in a dedicated beta program, Minecraft: Java Edition allows you to select a slice of pre-release software for you to try.

After some places to explore in the Windows 10 Edition? Check out our list of the best Minecraft PE seeds. Of course user-created content like this has been available for the Java version - or OG ...

In the first Minecraft Live of 2025, Mojang announced Vibrant Visuals for both Bedrock and Java Edition.

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

Six whole years after Microsoft acquired Mojang, Minecraft: Java Edition has remained distinct from the Windows 10 / Bedrock version. The former is still the best way to play Minecraft if you want ...

This Fall, new Minecraft Java players will need to create a Microsoft account to log-in. Meanwhile, existing Mojang accounts will need to migrate in early 2021.