Minecraft comes in different versions, but the two most common editions are Java and Bedrock. While the two versions have some differences, most of the gameplay experience remains the same.

Titled Minecraft: Java & Bedrock Edition for PC, the newly merged version “will become the standard and only offering of vanilla Minecraft on Windows PC,” according to Mojang’s announcement ...

5 differences found in Minecraft Bedrock and Java Edition worlds 1) Structure placement Structures, like villages, will be in different locations across games (Image via Mojang) ...

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 ...

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.

The two editions of Minecraft do have important differences. These are all the things you should consider when deciding between Minecraft Bedrock and Java.

With the Minecraft: Java & Bedrock Edition bundle, you can access both versions of the game for £15.38 (reg. £23.10) — giving you the best of both worlds.

Confused? The differences are very important to those invested in Minecraft, with the most crucial being that it's easier to mod the Java edition.

If you missed your chance the first time around, Mojang has allowed more players to redeem their free copy of Minecraft on Windows 10 if they already own the Java Edition.

With the Minecraft: Java & Bedrock Edition bundle, you can access both versions of the game for just $24.99 (reg $29) for a limited time—giving you the best of both worlds.

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.