This version of the game is what players on console or mobile are playing, and touts cross-play between all Bedrock Edition-compatible devices. The Java edition, which was the original Minecraft release, is seen by some as the superior offering on PC for its larger servers and offering of modes, but due to it being coded on Java, this version is also largely incompatible with the dozens of platforms Minecraft has been ported to since then.įor this reason, Mojang developed the Bedrock Edition, which is by and large the standard version that most Minecraft players probably play these days. Until now, PC players have had to weigh out which version of Minecraft to get and the debate largely comes down to personal preferences. Now Playing: The Secrets of Minecraft VillagersĪdditionally, all PC players who own either version will be upgraded to the new bundle free of charge within a few days of the change going live. If not, now you have one more reason to give it a try.By clicking 'enter', you agree to GameSpot's
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By April 2021, that number hit 140 million and it is not going down anytime soon. The best part about the release of the Minecraft: PC Bundle is that players can easily cross-play with other gamers that enjoy Minecraft on other supported platforms (virtually any popular gaming platform one can thing of).īack in May 2020, when Minecraft celebrated its 11th anniversary, Microsoft unveiled that the game was sold in over 200 million copies and had over 126 million monthly active players. Thankfully, Microsoft is also introducing a unified launcher, so both versions of the game can be launched from the same location. While having two Minecraft games could be a great for most players, switching between them isn't exactly the gamer's dream. Together, they are being provided as Minecraft: PC Bundle. Now, it joins Game Pass for PC, but alongside the Java Edition of the game. Back in the summer of 2019, Minecraft Bedrock became available for Xbox Game Pass subscribers.