Minecraft's Legacy Console Editions have a special place in the hearts of many fans. To this day, the editions' tutorial worlds remain locations filled with nostalgia for many players.

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++.

(Image credit: ChrisdaCow) "To be clear, Java and Bedrock will remain separate games with their own distinctive features," says Mojang in the blogpost announcing the change.

What is the Minecraft Java and Minecraft Bedrock edition, and what are the differences between the two? Here’s everything you need to know ...

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

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