There are many Minecraft Editions available to download, and they're available on lots of different platforms, so let us break them down for you. By our count, we've got six Minecraft Editions ...

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Despite being such a recognizable title, there are many different versions of Minecraft, some of which have quite comprehensive in-game differences.

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

That version of Minecraft persists today and is now referred to as the Java Edition (because of its reliance on the Java platform).

Java Edition is exclusive to desktop platforms (Windows, macOS, and Linux) and is known for its extensive modding capabilities, which allow players to customize their gameplay.