Minecraft Bedrock is a popular option thanks to it supporting cross-play via many different consoles and devices, so you can ...

Java users tend to run lower render distances due to differences in optimization (Image via Mojang) By far, the biggest difference between Java and Bedrock is their level of optimization.

Here's what you should know about the differences in Minecraft Java and Bedrock for Windows before you choose which to install.

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