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" offers cross-platform play for both versions of the game — Bedrock and Java — but you can only play with users who own the same version.

Minecraft Minecraft Java Edition The Java edition of Minecraft supports cross-play, so you can jump in with friends on other platforms or operating systems who are also using Java.

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