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The Minecraft Java and Bedrock Editions should remain separate (Image via Mojang Studios) Minecraft has two different editions: Java and Bedrock.

Minecraft Java is the earliest version of the game that was released as part of the original debut.

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.

Well, that's Minecraft for Windows 10, not Minecraft (Java Edition), which might be the version you're actually looking for.

Mojang has announced that Minecraft 's separate PC versions will finally be coming together in a bundle releasing on June 7. The new bundle, aptly titled Minecraft: Java and Bedrock Edition for PC ...