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++.

4) Crossplay Crossplay between consoles is easy on Bedrock (Images via Nintendo and Microsoft) Multiplayer is one of the best aspects of Minecraft.

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

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