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

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

Short answer: yes, you can play Minecraft on a Mac. But there are some things you should know before you start — especially if you care about mods, server hosting, or running different editions like ...