Users who already own either the Java version or the Bedrock version of Minecraft will be able to get the non-owned version from the Minecraft Launcher for free after June 7th.

Minecraft Java Edition players can access older versions through the games file history with a few easy steps. Bedrock players, unfortunately, cannot.

If you're looking to get into Minecraft, you'll see people talking about these two versions, but what is the difference--and which one is best? Java vs. Bedrock: Why are there two versions?

If you want to download and use Minecraft on your Windows computer for free, check out the three methods mentioned in this post.

What is the Minecraft Java and Minecraft Bedrock edition, and what are the differences between the two? Here’s everything you need to know ...

There are many choices of what version of Minecraft to get - the free version, the Java versions and the Bedrock edition. But what makes them different?

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.

While you may be limited to which version of Minecraft you can play based on the device you're using, there are some important differences between Minecraft Java and Bedrock to be aware of.

Minecraft runs on Java version 17 as of this pre-release – and you can expect the same to be true of the live version of Java Edition once 1.18 officially lands.