Millions of players worldwide take pleasure in playing Minecraft Java Edition, the original version of the game.

You'll need a Microsoft account to download Minecraft but that's no sweat to do. Choosing between the two versions, Java and ...

When you visit the Microsoft Store, search for Minecraft and choose to buy the Bedrock & Java Edition. From here, you have to sign into your Microsoft account if you are not already signed in.

Java and Bedrock Edition are two different versions of Minecraft. Both may look the same, but there are many differences, including their updating process.

If you own a Chromebook, "Minecraft: Java Edition" is available to you via Linux. Here's how to download and install the popular game on a Chromebook.

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

On PC, Minecraft uses its own dedicated launcher, giving you access to Java Edition, Bedrock Edition, Minecraft Dungeons, and Minecraft Legends all in one place.

With the release of The Wild update, Minecraft editions - Java and Bedrock - will be bundled into one purchase for Windows PC players.