Minecraft: Java Edition has remained the most popular way to enjoy the game, but it is not free-to-play. However, there are more than a few ways to enjoy Java Edition without necessarily paying ...

"Minecraft" offers cross-platform play for both versions of the game — Bedrock and Java — but you can only play with users who own the same version.

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