You'll need a Microsoft account to download Minecraft but that's no sweat to do. Choosing between the two versions, Java and Bedrock, is much easier than it used to be. There is no wrong choice as ...

To be more specific, the two versions are Java Edition and Bedrock Edition, and they'll both be available via Xbox's Game Pass for PC service from November 2, 2021.

Mojang Studios have announced the Minecraft PC Bundle, a package deal that will give Xbox Game Pass for PC users access to both the Java Edition and the Bedrock Edition of Minecraft.

It offers paid skins, worlds, and even ray-tracing – you can get similar content in Minecraft's Java edition, but it usually requires some extra effort from the user.

Minecraft Java Edition players can only cross-play with people on the same version, which is relegated to PC, Mac, and Linux.

Confused? The differences are very important to those invested in Minecraft, with the most crucial being that it's easier to mod the Java edition.

For a lot of people, transferring Minecraft world to another device on the Java edition can be a bit challenging, however, knowing the location of the world, makes this task easier to accomplish.

Mojang Studios is now releasing Minecraft: Java Edition Snapshot 23w03a, the first snapshot for the upcoming 1.19.4 update, with new accessibility features.