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

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.

Major multiplayer upgrade: Minecraft Java Edition Snapshot 7 introduces a Friends List and direct peer-to-peer world joining, ending the need for private servers in many cases. Bedrock parity boost: ...

The new Minecraft Java Edition 26.2 pre-release build removes peer-to-peer multiplayer connections, but the friends list will ...

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Mojang has released the first, and potentially final, release candidate for Minecraft Java Edition 1.21.9. The update comes as the development team looks to finalise the next patch, with the aim of ...

The Minecraft 26.1 update for Java Edition is out now. The much-awaited Tiny Takeover game drop introduces overhauled baby mobs, golden dandelions, and more. Additionally, it addresses persistent ...

Learn how Minecraft 26.2 Pre-Release 1 removes peer-to-peer multiplayer support while keeping the friends list and focuses on ...

Chromebooks are cost-effective laptops running on ChromeOS, a proprietary version of Linux. Historically, they've been better known for running basic tasks like note-taking and internet browsing, but ...

Minecraft Java Edition 26.2 enters its pre-release phase with the first build focusing on bug fixes for the upcoming Chaos ...