Minecraft comes in two versions that are purchased separately and are not interchangeable. Deciding which version is right for you can be a daunting experience, but we’ll try to make it easy for you.

GameSpot may get a commission from retail offers. You can play Minecraft just about anywhere--PC, consoles, and mobile devices all run Mojang's seemingly immortal ...

GameSpot may get a commission from retail offers. While you may be limited to which version of Minecraft you can play based on the device you're using, there are some important differences between ...

The most interesting parts of Minecraft's development are the two distinct, but similar, versions of the game that Mojang consistently updates. The original version of the game is known as Java ...

Bedrock has more players than Java due to the number of platforms it's on (Image via Mojang Studios) Ever since Microsoft purchased both Minecraft and Mojang Studios, there has been a divide in the ...

There are two major versions of Minecraft, one of which is available only for computers, and the other of which can be played on nearly every device. Minecraft: Java Edition is the original version of ...

Minecraft developer Mojang is switching the Java Edition's graphics API from OpenGL to Vulkan ahead of its Vibrant Visuals update.

The Nether Update for Minecraft will release for both Bedrock and Java versions of the sandbox title on June 23, developer Mojang Studios announced today. The update will revamp the lava-filled Nether ...

"Minecraft 1.17" update, called the Cliffs and Caves update, will take place on Tuesday, June 8, as game creator Mojang Studios confirmed. The live announcement will be making the download available ...