Millions of players worldwide take pleasure in playing Minecraft Java Edition, the original version of the game.

Minecraft Java Edition is one of the more popular versions of the game, built on its original form. The game, and it's trial variant, are available for download from the official Minecraft website.

If you own a Chromebook, "Minecraft: Java Edition" is available to you via Linux. Here's how to download and install the popular game on a Chromebook.

Here's how to download Minecraft for PC. We'll help you make the right choice between Minecraft Java Edition and Minecraft Windows.

Minecraft Java Edition 1.21.7 brings a new painting and music disc to the game. It also fixes many bugs and improves how the game runs on some devices.

By our count, we've got six Minecraft Editions listed below, from the two main ones - Bedrock and Java - to more niche ones, such as Education Edition.

Importantly, Minecraft Java mods tend to be free, while Bedrock add-ons can be either free or paid downloads in the Minecraft Marketplace.

What is the Minecraft Java and Minecraft Bedrock edition, and what are the differences between the two? Here’s everything you need to know ...

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

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