Java Edition players have their own version of Realms and can play with other Java players. Bedrock Edition is a better option when it comes to players looking for crossplay in Realms.

The bottom line is that Java players simply cannot play with Bedrock players. Here is a small explanation and alternative methods of enjoying the sandbox game together.

Java players and Bedrock players can’t team up and play together, even if they are both on PCs. The two versions just can’t work together. If you have a friend or group that plays Java, then ...

For the Java Edition, cross-play with the Bedrock is not officially supported. However, tools like GeyserMC allow the Bedrock players to connect to the Java servers easily.

For the Java Edition, cross-play with the Bedrock is not officially supported. However, tools like GeyserMC allow the Bedrock players to connect to the Java servers easily.

Microsoft's official announcement post also references cross-play, which would seem to imply that Java and Bedrock Edition players will finally be able to play together.

While there are technically 14 different versions of Minecraft, almost everyone is playing either Minecraft: Java Edition or Minecraft: Bedrock Edition.

Bedrock edition is currently a little behind the Java edition when it comes to beta features, but it does have the new Minecraft goats that you can spawn with eggs in creative mode, and there is ...