Minecraft Java Edition is an excellent game, but for those familiar with Bedrock Edition, it might be a startlingly different game. The games run the same, but there are key differences between them.

Although Minecraft fans have various means to play Java Edition for free, including the game's demo as well as Minecraft Classic, these options are limited.

This means that Java players can only play with other Java players, and the same goes for Bedrock. In order to play with friends on Java Edition, you'll need to be part of a server.

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

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?

Minecraft Java Edition players can only cross-play with people on the same version, which is relegated to PC, Mac, and Linux.

You can play Minecraft solo, but it's much more fun with friends. Here's how to play multiplayer in Minecraft: Java Edition.