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

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Minecraft Java finally has a multiplayer peer-to-peer feature, allowing you to easily play with your friends on your single-player worlds. This option was in Bedrock Edition for several years, and has ...