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

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

I'm eager to dive in once I've finished writing this article. Every Minecraft update is just another reason to keep playing this beloved 16-year-old game.

Mojang has released the first release candidate for Minecraft Java Edition 1.21.9, aiming for a smooth official launch. This ...