Even though Bedrock Edition has massive modpacks as well, most of them are behind a paywall in the Marketplace. Mods are one of the main features that make the Java Edition so popular.

This means that Bedrock players on PS4/PS5, Android, iOS, Xbox, and Nintendo Switch will have to switch to a PC to download and play the Java Edition, but they do get it for free.

I’d argue Java, but the edition wars may soon be over, as Minecraft Java and Bedrock editions are no longer available to purchase separately on PC. For a walkthrough of the Wild update, check ...

Bedrock, aside from the previously-mentioned platforms, is also available on Windows 10. So, unless you’re on a Mac or run Linux, PC players will have a choice between both versions.

These are the weirdest and most confusing differences between Java and Bedrock Minecraft—and they only get more bizarre the longer you watch. From steak not existing in Bedrock, to structure ...

Minecraft Java Edition does offer shader packs and other mods that can change the way the game looks, but Bedrock is where the official support lies. At this time, you must be running an Nvidia ...

It's not compatible with other devices, which means Java users can't play against friends on PS4, Xbox and Nintendo Switch, or with friends who own the Bedrock Edition on Windows PC.

While Bedrock is a named entity, it actually refers to any version of Minecraft that isn't Java. For this reason, console and mobile users primarily play the Bedrock version of the game.