Minecraft Java And Bedrock Editions Are No Longer Separate

We hope you're not too dependent on either of the Minecraft Java and Bedrock editions of one of the best building games available on PC as Microsoft and Mojang have confirmed that both will be shut down on June 7 and be replaced by the Minecraft Java and Bedrock Edition which means you won't need to play them separately.

You may be confused by the existence of two versions of Minecraft on PC, the Java and Bedrock editions. PCGamesN has a useful guide that explains the differences between the two, but regardless - even if you bought one, you didn't get access to the other. This is a bit absurd.

Mojang and Microsoft are in complete agreement with their announcement. They have announced (thanks to Neowin) the Minecraft Java Edition and Bedrock Edition. Minecraft servers This single-purchase edition of Minecraft on PC replaces the separate editions. It will go on sale June 7 and becomes "the standard and only offering of the original Minecraft on Windows PC."

Anyone who owns either the Java or Bedrock editions will see it be upgraded to the combined edition with no further purchase required This should happen immediately - however "it might take two to three days for the game to appear when we release it to all eligible players." maimers's blog Furthermore, Minecraft players should be able to crossplay between versions without any hassle.

Mojang confirms that otherwise "Java and Bedrock will remain distinct games that have their own distinct features," with the only difference is that you don't need to purchase them separately and you can play both on the same Minecraft launcher. This is great news for everyone, with the exception of those who recently bought both separately. It will make the downloading of Minecraft much simpler. maimers's blog