One of the longest-running divides in the Minecraft community is the one between Java and Bedrock. Java is the original version of the game, while Bedrock is the Microsoft-funded rewrite in C++.

Java Edition is based on Java, and Bedrock Edition is based on C++. Another reason for no crossplay is that both editions are still vastly different in terms of features.

Should you play Minecraft Java or Bedrock, and what are the differences between the two versions of Mojang's survival game?

There are many choices of what version of Minecraft to get - the free version, the Java versions and the Bedrock edition. But what makes them different?

Minecraft Bedrock Edition comes with some unique features that are not present in the Java version. It includes crossplay across various platforms and smoother performance.