Minecraft players can modify their gameplay experience in a multitude of ways and across different editions, thanks to Java Edition mods and Bedrock Edition add-ons.

There are several mods and add-ons for both Minecraft Java and Bedrock Edition (Image via CurseForge) Despite being over a decade old, Minecraft remains one of the most popular games in the world.

Six whole years after Microsoft acquired Mojang, Minecraft: Java Edition has remained distinct from the Windows 10 / Bedrock version. The former is still the best way to play Minecraft if you want ...

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

The two editions of Minecraft do have important differences. These are all the things you should consider when deciding between Minecraft Bedrock and Java.

You can play Minecraft solo, but it's much more fun with friends. Here's how to play multiplayer in Minecraft: Java Edition.