Minecraft: Java Edition is the original version of the game for computers, while Bedrock is a newer version available on nearly every device.

To be clear, the Java Edition and Bedrock Edition are not being merged into one game. Java, the one on PC that gets Snapshots for players to test out ahead of real updates, is different from Bedrock, ...

Minecraft Live 2021, Mojang's annual celebration of all things bright and blocky, is happening right now, and while we've been expecting updates about updates and new mob reveals, Mojang has also ...

Walmart launched its own Minecraft Java server on March 21 as a way to tie into the excitement for the upcoming movie based on the video game property, according to information shared with Marketing ...

Minecraft players are finding themselves locked out of their accounts when they boot up the game, thanks to pesky server ...

Minecraft Java finally has a multiplayer peer-to-peer feature, allowing you to easily play with your friends on your single-player worlds. This option was in Bedrock Edition for several years, and has ...

As of May 2026, the line between console, mobile, and PC gaming has blurred further, especially for blocky favorites like Roblox and Minecraft. With cross-play now a standard expectation and ...

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For many players, the main draw to play on Minecraft Java is the ability to change things and host them however they want. These changes alone make up a huge draw for the gameplay. However, when you ...

"Minecraft: Java Edition" gets native Apple Silicon support in "The Wild Update" version 1.19 which also introduces new biomes. "Minecraft" is a Microsoft-owned game by Mojang Studios and it is among ...

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Mojang recently released a brand new friends list feature for Minecraft Java Edition. Previously, only Bedrock Edition gave you the option to send friend requests and add friends to the game. This ...