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

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

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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.

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.

While the Bedrock Edition does have add-ons, it features more paid content to add to the game, whereas the Java version lets you install mods (such as texture packs) for free.