Java And Bedrock Editions Merge Creating One Minecraft To Rule Them All

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The wild success of Minecraft didn't come without its problems, one of which was that the original game was coded in Java. This is still the version some players prefer, for a laundry list of reasons, but for many years now the 'standard' edition of the game has been the Bedrock edition, which was renamed to just 'Minecraft' in 2017.



Confused? The differences are important for those who invest in Minecraft. The most important is that the Java edition is easier to modify. The split was not a good idea regardless of how you play. You had to buy each separately. Mojang and Microsoft have announced that the two versions of the game, which many consider to be the most successful ever, will now be combined into Minecraft: Java & Bedrock Edition (PC) as of tomorrow June 7.



This is some clever naming. This gives buyers access to both editions, and is now the only offering of vanilla Minecraft on Windows PC. Cross-play is possible with Java and Bedrock players, by launching the editions your friends are using.



Players who already own one of the versions of the game will be upgraded to the duo-pack edition. Mojang states that the upgrade may take several days, but that all Minecraft Launcher users should notice the new package automatically.



Mojang, in a blog post announcing the change, stated that Java (and Bedrock) will still be separate games with their unique features. BOOKS AND STUFF "The only difference is that you now get both Java and Bedrock by default when you buy Minecraft for Windows PC. You can access them both from one launcher."



Over the years, there has been controversy about the split between versions. Java players were furious when Microsoft started insisting that they have a Microsoft account. However, this move seems to make a lot more sense and be a good thing for players.



Minecraft is in remarkable health. Players are currently waiting for the huge Wilds update (opens new tab). It is still a constant presence on the real world. It was used most recently in the French president Emmanuel Macron’s re-election campaign. I wonder how many people visited that server to vote. No matter what edition they use, players continue to create mind-blowing visual spectacles in this endlessly creative and blocky world (opens new tab).