"Minecraft" offers cross-platform play for both versions of the game — Bedrock and Java — but you can only play with users who own the same version.

Minecraft Java edition beta version There's a little bit more that's in the current Java snapshot version, as it's the only version at the moment with all the new mountain biomes.

While you may be limited to which version of Minecraft you can play based on the device you're using, there are some important differences between Minecraft Java and Bedrock to be aware of.

Mojang's original version of Minecraft, which millions play, will now require a Microsoft to play for security's sake, Microsoft says.