Minecraft Bedrock Edition is rapidly growing in popularity, much more so than its Java Edition counterpart.

New to Minecraft? Here's all you need to know about the difference between Bedrock and Java, and how it affects you.

There are two editions of Minecraft: Java Edition and Bedrock Edition. Both versions might look identical, but they have many differences.

For those using Minecraft’s Java Edition, you’ll need to purchase a Realm from the Minecraft website. Keep in mind that Bedrock Edition players cannot play on the same servers as Java players.

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