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Minecraft: Java Edition is only available on Windows, Mac, and Linux. Minecraft: Bedrock Edition is available on Windows 10 and 11, Xbox One, Xbox Series S and X, PlayStation 4 and 5, Nintendo Switch, Android, iOS, and Windows Mobile. Can I get both Java and Bedrock Edition?
Java Edition has cross-platform play between Windows, Linux and macOS, and also supports user-created skins and mods. Minecraft: Java Edition (formerly just Minecraft) is the original version of Minecraft, developed by Mojang Studios for Windows, macOS, and Linux.
The answer is a big, resounding NOOO. Sorry, that was louder than I intended. Starting June 7, all players that have either Java Edition or Bedrock Edition will receive the edition they do not currently own for free, right in the Minecraft Launcher. So if you own Java, you’ll get Bedrock – and vice versa.
Feb 26, 2024 · Mods. (Image credit: Microsoft/Wizards of the Coast) While both versions of Minecraft support mods—Bedrock calls them addons and has recently expanded them—Java has far more options....
Minecraft (Java Edition) is written in Java, and uses it for game logic, rendering, and networking. As of September 19, 2023, the latest stable Java versions are 1.8.0_382 (OpenJDK) (Long-Term Support or LTS), 11.0.20 (LTS), 17.0.8 (LTS) and 21 (LTS).
Java 21 is required, though the game comes with its own version of Java, so no manual installation is required. The below requirements are for the unmodified/"vanilla" versions of the game. Mods, resource packs and custom maps can have significantly higher requirements.
Jun 7, 2023 · Firstly, Minecraft Java is the official name for the original version of the popular crafting game created by Mojang in 2009. It’s the version you buy via the Mojang website, although it’s also...
