In both Minecraft Java and Bedrock Editions, players are required to fight countless hostile mobs and even other players on multiplayer servers.

Here's what you should know about the differences in Minecraft Java and Bedrock for Windows before you choose which to install.

New to Minecraft? Here's all you need to know about the difference between Bedrock and Java, and how it affects you.

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