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Should you play Minecraft Java or Bedrock, and what are the differences between the two versions of Mojang's survival game?

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

Most new Minecraft players generally face the dilemma of choosing between Minecraft Java and Bedrock Edition. It is not an easy choice, given that both are unique in their own way.

For example, Bedrock beta received new mountain generation earlier than Java snapshots, whereas snapshots got new cave generation earlier than beta. Eventually, both of them get all the features.