In 2009, Minecraft was initially developed with Java for usage exclusively on computers. Since then, Mojang has released various game versions compatible with different devices and systems.

Read on and I’ll take you through what the difference between Minecraft Bedrock and Java is so that in no time, you’ll know exactly what you need in your life.

There's the original version, Java Edition, known for its complex redstone machines, and Bedrock Edition, known for its crossplay and relative optimization.

"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.

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