For the past few years, Mojang has been working hard to bridge the gap between Minecraft Bedrock and Java Editions. Previously, they felt entirely different, despite having most features in common.

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

Here's everything you need to know about why the next Minecraft update is a bigger deal for Bedrock than the Java edition.