If you’re a Mac user and want to play that blocky sandbox game everyone knows, you’re not alone. But if you’ve tried launching it on macOS, you’ve probably hit a few roadblocks. Some versions don’t ...

Short answer: yes, you can play Minecraft on a Mac. But there are some things you should know before you start — especially if you care about mods, server hosting, ...

First launched for PC, Minecraft is technically at its most pure on the PC. If you’re keen to use the best Minecraft mods, ...

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

MacOS Again install the latest version of java on your Mac. In case you are using an older version of MacOS you can download Java’s legacy version from Apple’s website.

The "Minecraft: Java Edition" is the classic version of "Minecraft" still updated in tandem with the Bedrock version. It is available on Mac, PC, and Linux with its own siloed Realms cross play.

Both the original version of Minecraft: Pocket Edition and Bedrock Edition were written in, you guessed it, C++, allowing for implementations and features that Java couldn't always achieve.

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

Minecraft: Java Edition is the legacy PC version of Minecraft and often gets updates at different times than other versions. The 1.16.5 update is the latest release and is currently rolling out to ...