The inherent differences between Minecraft Java and Bedrock Crossplay and multiplayer features The featured servers available on Bedrock's console ports (Image via Mojang) ...

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++.

The Minecraft Java and Bedrock editions are no more - please welcome the Minecraft Java and Bedrock Edition, which is coming in June to fussy PC players ...

This incredible Crossplay experience is, however, only possible if ALL Minecraft players are on the same version of Minecraft. Currently, there are two versions of Minecraft: Java and Bedrock.

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

Java is, by and large, the more powerful and feature-rich version of Minecraft, but it lacks the compatibility and cross-play support of its Bedrock cousin. Furthermore, Bedrock ...

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.