Minecraft Bedrock And Java Editions To Be Sold Together On PC

Minecraft on PC has traditionally been available for download in two distinct versions called the Java Edition and the Bedrock Edition. This will change on June 7, however, as both versions will be available to purchase together on PCs. I'm bonnie and you are

You may be wondering what this means for you. It's a small difference. A single purchase will provide both versions of Minecraft in one package. This means that there is only one vanilla Minecraft version for Windows. There's no need to fret about it if you already own Java or Bedrock editions. Mojang says that all players who have either Java Edition or Bedrock Edition will receive the edition they do not currently have for free, directly in the Minecraft Launcher. However, this could take up to three working days for it to show up.

Jave and Bedrock will remain their own games with different features. There are no changes to the features. The only one difference is that you receive both versions as standard when you buy Minecraft for Windows. Both versions are in the same launcher.

As a reminder, even though Java is exclusive to PC, Mac and Linux systems Bedrock Edition is available on all platforms. Bedrock Edition is available on PC as well as mobile (Android, iOS, Windows 10 mobile and on numerous consoles, including Xbox One, PlayStation 4, Nintendo Switch, and many more. Java is the most flexible version of Minecraft on PC, but it doesn't allow cross-platform play. The Java Edition has a higher performance ceiling, tends to appear better on high-end gaming computers, while the Bedrock Edition is designed for more smooth gameplay and has faster loading times.

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