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

Typically, when players want to play Minecraft on their mobile devices, they have to do so through a version of the game that runs on the Bedrock Edition codebase. The mobile version was formerly ...

Minecraft may look the same regardless of where you play it, but the game is split between two versions built on entirely ...

Mojang Studios has released Minecraft Java Edition 1.21.5, titled the "Spring to Life" update, marking the first major update of 2025. The update introduces biome-specific animal variants, new ...

One of the coolest parts about Minecraft's ongoing development is that Mojang is constantly releasing and previewing future content. One of the ways they do this is by implementing experimental ...

GameSpot may receive revenue from affiliate and advertising partnerships for sharing this content and from purchases through links. Despite releasing well over a decade ago, Minecraft is still one of ...

Minecraft Java Edition introduces the Chaos Cubed update featuring the Sulfur Cube mob, Sulfur Caves biome, new blocks, music tracks, Friends List features, Vulkan support, and expanded language ...

Minecraft version 26.2 Java Chaos Cubed update introduces Sulfur Caves, the Sulfur Cube mob, Vulkan support, Friends List ...

For many players, the main draw to play on Minecraft Java is the ability to change things and host them however they want. These changes alone make up a huge draw for the gameplay. However, when you ...

Looking ahead: The first official visual upgrade in Minecraft's 16-year history was released last June for Bedrock Edition players. However, the original Java version has a long road ahead of it ...