New to Minecraft? Here's all you need to know about the difference between Bedrock and Java, and how it affects you.

Overall, the new Minecraft UI improvements made to Java and Bedrock Edition have been well-received, and plenty of players were impressed with the effort to modernize the game's interface.

Due to their different audiences, there's always been a rift between Bedrock and Java Editions of Minecraft. However, come November 2, that will change, to an extent.

Here's what you should know about the differences in Minecraft Java and Bedrock for Windows before you choose which to install.

Should you play Minecraft Java or Bedrock, and what are the differences between the two versions of Mojang's survival game?

The version of Minecraft that you can grab on consoles, mobile devices, and through the Microsoft Store, is referred to as the Bedrock Edition.

Of the two versions of Minecraft available to download, Java and Bedrock, which is the better choice? The answer lies in these distinctions.

There are many choices of what version of Minecraft to get - the free version, the Java versions and the Bedrock edition. But what makes them different?

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

Java is, by and large, the more powerful and feature-rich version of Minecraft, but it lacks the compatibility and cross-play support of its Bedrock cousin. Furthermore, Bedrock ...