Minecraft on PC has traditionally been available for download in two separate editions known as the Java Edition and the Bedrock Edition. However, that will change on June 7, when the two versions will be sold together on PC.
You may be wondering what it means to you. Basically, it’s just a small change. A single purchase will now get you both editions of the game in one package. This also means that you will now only find a vanilla version of Minecraft on Windows. If you already own the Bedrock or Java edition, don’t worry. Mojang notes that all players who own Java Edition or Bedrock Edition will get the edition they don’t currently own for free, right in the Minecraft Launcher. However, it may take up to three days to show up.
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How do I install Minecraft on Mac?
Since its release on the Mac in 2011, Minecraft has grown in popularity and influenced future development of the game, making it a commercial success. So, in order not to miss this experience that allows you to explore a colorful and adventurous world, it is worth learning how to install the game on your Mac.
Installing Minecraft on Mac is possible on the official site, thanks in Mojang. To install Minecraft on Mac, you’ll start by signing up for a Mojang account. Next, click on Minecraft and then click Get Minecraft to start the download. From here, you will get a prompt to select your platform from the available list. You can then complete your purchase and the game will begin downloading to your Mac.
Minecraft Java versus Bedrock
Of the two editions, Java came out first in 2011 as a PC exclusive . Notch, the game’s original developer, wrote the game in Java, hence the name.
Microsoft acquired Notch’s Mojang company in 2014 and in 2016 released a new edition of the game called Bedrock Edition. This edition was built from scratch in C++ and included support for other gaming platforms, including Microsoft’s Xbox console.
How to download Minecraft: Java & Bedrock Edition on Mac?
Minecraft: Java & Bedrock Edition requires a Windows virtual machine to download on Mac, which must be created before the dual edition can be downloaded and installed. You can easily run Windows applications and play games that weren’t designed for macOS using a third-party tool like Parallels.
Minecraft: Java & Bedrock Edition for PC can be downloaded from the official Minecraft website, installed on your Windows virtual computer, and played like any other Windows game.
Minecraft Java and Bedrock Edition Bundle
The new Minecraft Java and Bedrock Edition bundle includes both the Java Edition and the Bedrock Edition in one bundle. In fact, there’s a unified game launcher, making it easier than ever to switch between editions. The bundle retails for $29.99. It is also included in Xbox Game Pass for PC.
Now that you know the differences between the two editions, you can choose the one that’s right for you. Or, thanks to the new bundle, you can play both versions!