Is Minecraft cross-platform? Bedrock, Java, and console cross-play explained

If you're curious if you can play one of the world's most popular games online with friends on another platform, we've got ...
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'Minecraft Java' vs. 'Bedrock:' A full breakdown of Minecraft's two major versions and which one you should buy

"Java Edition" and "Bedrock Edition" have some distinct differences. Mojang Once you start digging into "Minecraft," you'll be faced with a world's worth of choices to make: where to explore, what to ...
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Minecraft cross-play depends on edition, not device

Minecraft supports cross-platform multiplayer only within the same edition. Bedrock Edition links players on Windows, consoles, mobile, and Chromebook, while Java Edition connects users on Windows, ...
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Minecraft Java and Bedrock Combine, Will Not Be Sold Separately

Titled Minecraft: Java & Bedrock Edition for PC, the newly merged version “will become the standard and only offering of vanilla Minecraft on Windows PC,” according to Mojang’s announcement. While the ...