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GameSpot may get a commission from retail offers. You can play Minecraft just about anywhere--PC, consoles, and mobile devices all run Mojang's seemingly immortal game. But the truth is that despite ...

We hope you're not too attached to either of the Minecraft Java and Bedrock editions of one of the best building games on PC, as Microsoft and Mojang have confirmed that both will cease to exist on ...

For the past few years, Mojang has been working hard to bridge the gap between Minecraft Bedrock and Java Editions. Previously, they felt entirely different, despite having most features in common. In ...

Minecraft Java and Bedrock edition launched on PC in 2022, bringing the two main versions of the game to a mutual launcher. But even with the two games living happily as one, it can be a bit confusing ...

Minecraft is an endless sandbox of fun to explore one’s creativity. As great as it is to play alone, it is also one of the best co-op games. Building bases, fighting monsters, and crafting strong ...

GameSpot may get a commission from retail offers. While you may be limited to which version of Minecraft you can play based on the device you're using, there are some important differences between ...

There are two major versions of Minecraft, one of which is available only for computers, and the other of which can be played on nearly every device. Minecraft: Java Edition is the original version of ...

Minecraft comes in two main editions — Java and Bedrock — and while they share the same core game, they differ in cross-play, mechanics, and customization. Java offers unique Redstone behavior and ...

"Minecraft" should update automatically, but you can check for updates manually in a few different ways. "Minecraft: Bedrock Edition" can be updated through your device's app store, while "Java" ...

The following content is brought to you by Mashable partners. If you buy a product featured here, we may earn an affiliate commission or other compensation. TL;DR: Get digital downloads of Minecraft: ...