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

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, Bedrock Edition does not have this issue, as this version was written in C++, a generally more efficient and quicker programming language than Java.

The Minecraft Java and Bedrock editions are no more - please welcome the Minecraft Java and Bedrock Edition, which is coming in June to fussy PC players ...

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

Microsoft's official announcement post also references cross-play, which would seem to imply that Java and Bedrock Edition players will finally be able to play together.

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