In 2018, Mojang and Microsoft introduced a new version of Minecraft called the “Bedrock Edition,” which unified almost all platforms and allowed players to play with their friends across PC, Xbox, ...

HOW IS THIS VERSION DIFFERENT THAN THE ONE I ALREADY OWN AND DO I NEED IT FOR CROSSPLAY? Minecraft delivers a unified experience to players on all platforms that use the Bedrock codebase. You can ...

Minecraft's Java and Bedrock Editions are the two primary ways to enjoy the game. However, there is sometimes confusion about which edition is used on which platform. Take the PlayStation 4 console ...

Back in 2011, Minecraft Java Edition was the only variant, which was only compatible with Windows, Linux, and macOS. After one entire year, Mojang released a new console edition compatible with Xbox ...

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GameSpot may receive revenue from affiliate and advertising partnerships for sharing this content and from purchases through links. You can play Minecraft just about anywhere–PC, consoles, and mobile ...

Minecraft has sold north of 200 million copies in the decade since it launched. Not only that, but the block-busting blockbuster is the first property to rack up more than a trillion views for its ...

Here are the best Minecraft servers to join in 2026 with Java, Bedrock and crossplay options, including the IP addresses you need to join. Ava Thompson-Powell Contributor Ava is a fan of all things ...