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

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.

Minecraft Java Edition Java Edition is MInecraft's oldest iteration (Image via Mojang) Java Edition was the first version released by Mojang Studios, all the way back in 2011.

Minecraft Preview & Beta build has been updated to 1.21.120.20, which shows up as version 1.85/1.068 on consoles.

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

Minecraft developer Mojang has announced that the two editions of the PC version of the extremely popular video game, Java and Bedrock, will no longer be available separately and instead be sold ...

With the release of The Wild update, Minecraft editions - Java and Bedrock - will be bundled into one purchase for Windows PC players.

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.