Minecraft Java Edition players can only cross-play with people on the same version, which is relegated to PC, Mac, and Linux.

Minecraft: Education Edition debuted in 2016 on Windows and MacOS platforms to serve as a means of bringing instructors and students together to create a virtual learning environment.

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

Mojang has announced that 'Minecraft' - both Java Edition and Bedrock Edition - will join Xbox Game Pass for PC in November.

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

Microsoft's official announcement post also references cross-play, which would seem to imply that Java and Bedrock Edition players will finally be able to play together.

To be more specific, the two versions are Java Edition and Bedrock Edition, and they'll both be available via Xbox's Game Pass for PC service from November 2, 2021.

Mojang Studios have announced the Minecraft PC Bundle, a package deal that will give Xbox Game Pass for PC users access to both the Java Edition and the Bedrock Edition of Minecraft.