If you want to get Minecraft on PC, there are two different versions you need to be aware of.

To get into the Minecraft beta on Java edition on PC, you'll need to follow these steps: Install the Minecraft Java client by logging into your account and downloading it.

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

Before 2022, getting Minecraft Java or Bedrock Edition used to be a choice. But then Mojang Studios released an update that bundled both versions in one package. This means that whenever you buy ...

How do you play with your friends in Minecraft? It all depends which version of the game you're playing, as it's one of the many Java vs. Bedrock differences. We'll cover the prerequisites for ...

For an open-world sandbox game released over a decade ago, Minecraft has amassed an incredible number of active players.

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?