After Pocket Editions, Console Editions, even Pi Editions, Minecraft has finally settled on two lanes of development for the incredibly popular title: the Java Edition, and the Bedrock Edition.

Of the two versions of Minecraft available to download, Java and Bedrock, which is the better choice? The answer lies in these distinctions.

Minecraft bedrock beta version To get into the Minecraft beta on Bedrock edition on PC, you'll need to follow these steps: Go to the Microsoft Store app and search for the Insider app.

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

Here's what you should know about the differences in Minecraft Java and Bedrock for Windows before you choose which to install.

When it comes to choosing which Minecraft edition to play in 2025, I feel like Java is still a better edition to play. Here's why.

However, some players still feel that the Java edition is the 'real' version of the game, despite the advancements in Bedrock. Here are five reasons that validate this claim.