

Furthermore, Bedrock Edition comes packaged with microtransactions, RTX support, and a handful of other exclusive functions (not to mention a broader set of supported devices). Java is, by and large, the more powerful and feature-rich version of Minecraft, but it lacks the compatibility and cross-play support of its Bedrock cousin.

All in all, it's a very meaty content package - but it is also in a strange spot, being a title with two similar but entirely separate versions: Bedrock and Java Edition. Its vibrant modding community continuously crafts new content and features while the folks over at Mojang launch new updates at semi-regular intervals. In context: For those who have played Minecraft for years, it's the gift that keeps on giving.
