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

The two editions of Minecraft do have important differences. These are all the things you should consider when deciding between Minecraft Bedrock and Java.

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

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

In both Minecraft Java and Bedrock Editions, players are required to fight countless hostile mobs and even other players on multiplayer servers.

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.

The Nether Update for Minecraft will release for both Bedrock and Java versions of the sandbox title on June 23, developer Mojang Studios announced today.

How to change game modes in 'Minecraft: Bedrock Edition' In "Bedrock Edition," you'll need to enable cheats when you create the world - there's no way to enable them in an existing world. 1.

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.