Two editions
- Java Edition
PC: Windows, macOS, Linux. Mods, modpacks, shaders, servers for any mode. Millida Launcher.
- Bedrock Edition
PC, consoles, phones. Add‑ons instead of mods, cross-platform play, Marketplace.
Get Java Edition
About the licence
Minecraft for PC includes Java and Bedrock. On consoles and phones Bedrock is bought separately.
Java and Bedrock servers do not work together without a bridge.
Buy a licence from MojangHow Java Edition differs from Bedrock
Minecraft comes in two editions built on different code. Java Edition runs on Windows, macOS and Linux, has the biggest community of mods, modpacks and shaders, and the widest range of servers: survival, minigames, anarchy. Bedrock Edition runs on Windows, Xbox, PlayStation, Switch, Android and iPhone, lets friends on different devices play together, and grows through add‑ons and Marketplace content.
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The choice depends on where you play and who with. If you want mods like Create or a modpack with a hundred mods on a computer, take Java. If you play on a console or phone, or your friends are on different platforms, take Bedrock. A seed from one edition does not give the same world in the other, and saves do not move between them.
For a server the choice is stricter: Java players cannot join a Bedrock server and the other way round, unless a bridge is installed. Millida Hosting offers both, and Java Edition installs through Millida Launcher in a minute. A PC purchase includes both editions, so trying the other one costs nothing extra.
FAQ
What is the difference between Java and Bedrock?
Java runs on PC and supports mods, modpacks and shaders. Bedrock runs on PC, consoles and phones, grows through add‑ons and allows cross-platform play.
Which Minecraft edition should I choose?
On a computer, for mods or servers, choose Java. For a console, a phone, or playing with friends on different devices, choose Bedrock.
Can Java players join Bedrock players?
Not directly: the editions use different servers. A server with a bridge accepts both, but some mechanics behave differently.
Do mods work on Bedrock?
No, Forge and Fabric mods need Java. Bedrock is extended with add‑ons and resource packs.
What does a PC licence include?
Minecraft for Windows includes Java Edition and Bedrock Edition. On phones and consoles Bedrock is bought separately.