Minecraft Java and Bedrock edition launched on PC in 2022, bringing the two main versions of the game to a mutual launcher. But even with the two games living happily as one, it can be a bit confusing ...

GameSpot may get a commission from retail offers. 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 ...

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GameSpot may get a commission from retail offers. You can play Minecraft just about anywhere--PC, consoles, and mobile devices all run Mojang's seemingly immortal game. But the truth is that despite ...

One of the first things about Minecraft you’ll notice is needing to decide which type or version to use. Bedrock and Java exist and to the untrained eye, neither ...

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Minecraft: Java Edition often tests upcoming features and updates using early preview snapshots. To test the upcoming 1.18 'Caves and Cliffs Update' Part Two, however, Mojang Studios is changing ...

Minecraft: Java Edition tests future changes and updates through snapshots, or slices of early releases. To test major changes coming with 1.18 'Caves and Cliffs Update' Part Two, Mojang Studios has ...

There have traditionally been two major factions among Minecraft users—those who prefer the more approachable Bedrock Edition and those devoted to the Java Edition. Both editions have passionate fan ...

Minecraft's Java and Bedrock Editions are the two primary ways to enjoy the game. However, there is sometimes confusion about which edition is used on which platform. Take the PlayStation 4 console ...

Looking ahead: The first official visual upgrade in Minecraft's 16-year history was released last June for Bedrock Edition players. However, the original Java version has a long road ahead of it ...