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

This means that Java players can only play with other Java players, and the same goes for Bedrock. In order to play with friends on Java Edition, you'll need to be part of a server.

Minecraft Java Edition players can only cross-play with people on the same version, which is relegated to PC, Mac, and Linux.

There's the original version, Java Edition, known for its complex redstone machines, and Bedrock Edition, known for its crossplay and relative optimization.

Bedrock is better for cross-platform play The Bedrock Edition allows for cross-platform multiplayer on consoles, mobile devices, and Windows 10. The Java Edition is only for PC, and it will only ...

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.

This incredible Crossplay experience is, however, only possible if ALL Minecraft players are on the same version of Minecraft. Currently, there are two versions of Minecraft: Java and Bedrock.

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 differences. We'll cover the prerequisites for ...

However, some players still feel that the Java edition is the 'real' version of the game, despite the advancements in Bedrock. Here are five reasons that validate this claim.

And if you bounce between Java and Bedrock or play on servers that support both, you’ll probably breathe a sigh of relief because it’s finally starting to feel like the same game on both sides.