You'll need a Microsoft account to download Minecraft but that's no sweat to do. Choosing between the two versions, Java and ...

Which version of Minecraft should you buy? We have your answer right here.

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

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

"Minecraft: Java Edition" gets native Apple Silicon support in "The Wild Update" version 1.19 which also introduces new biomes.

Minecraft 1.20 was initially announced during Minecraft Live 2022, and now players can get their hands on the first batch of experimental features with Minecraft: Java Edition Snapshot 22w42a.

With the release of The Wild update, Minecraft editions - Java and Bedrock - will be bundled into one purchase for Windows PC players.