However, when it comes to Java Edition and Bedrock Edition players wanting to play together, things get a little complicated because of the different servers and platforms on which the game runs.

Java Edition is available for players using Windows, MacOS, and Linux. For Minecraft Pocket Edition (Bedrock), players are able to play with others on console, mobile and PC, as long as they are ...

Minecraft: Windows 10 Edition, which launched in beta form last month, made the switch over from Java to C++, and while it's not quite as feature rich as its older cousin at the moment, it will ...

Minecraft: Windows 10 Edition Beta cannot be played with people using Java Minecraft, but that's OK — sign into your Xbox Live account and play against up to 10 friends in a realm, which is ...

Bedrock is better for cross-platform play The Bedrock Edition allows for cross-platform multiplayer on consoles, mobile devices, and Windows 10. The Java Edition is only for PC, and it will only ...

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

Of the two versions of Minecraft available to download, Java and Bedrock, which is the better choice? The answer lies in these distinctions.

After opening the app, click on the Previews tab. If you own Minecraft Bedrock edition, you should see the 'Minecraft for Windows 10 beta programme'. Click on this and read through the disclaimer.

Mojang has announced that 'Minecraft' - both Java Edition and Bedrock Edition - will join Xbox Game Pass for PC in November.

The new update also features better graphics and cross-platform support to let Windows 10 and mobile Minecraft players play the game together.

If you missed your chance the first time around, Mojang has allowed more players to redeem their free copy of Minecraft on Windows 10 if they already own the Java Edition.