

It's unclear when can regular owners start using this unified method though.

Following November 2, PC subscribers will be able to quickly swap between the versions without hassle. To explain the main difference between the two, Bedrock is where cross-play is available, letting players across PC, consoles and even mobile devices join together for adventuring and building in unified servers, while the PC exclusive Minecraft Java Edition sports extensive mod support and a massive modding community behind it.Īs the two versions are currently available via two different storefronts - Bedrock on Microsoft Store and Java on the Minecraft Launcher - Mojang is bringing the Bedrock Edition to the Minecraft Launcher for the first time. It isn't just the Bedrock version either, as the original Java Edition is also hopping into the gaming subscription at the same time. That's changing soon though, as the studio announced during this year's Minecraft Live presentation that Xbox Game Pass for PC subscribers are also gaining the game starting on November 2. It also supports controllers for movement or touch controls on mobile.Mojang Studios' behemoth block-based sensation Minecraft has been available on the Xbox Game Pass subscription since March 2019, but only on the Xbox console variant. The Bedrock Edition is also said to run smoother than the Java Edition as it does not require powerful computers or devices. Unlike Java, which allows you to download skins from online, the Bedrock version relies on the Marketplace where you have to purchase add-ons or skin packs. That being said, the Bedrock Edition is the one you’ll want if you want to take advantage of cross-play with PC, console and mobile.

Again, the only drawback is you can’t play with people on other platforms so if all of you don’t mind playing on PC, Java Edition could be the way to go. However, it’s much more flexible in terms of gameplay as you can download any skin online or even make your own to use and you have access to all of the community-made mods, meaning nearly endless gameplay experiences. If you’re confused, the Java Edition is PC only, meaning no cross-play with console. There are now multiple game modes, customization that makes nearly anything possible, and multiplayer support.īoth the Java and Bedrock Editions of Minecraft will be available on Xbox Game Pass. Minecraft has come a long way since its inception as a simple sandbox exploration game. There’s a reason it’s the best-selling video game of all time. Now Minecraft has been available for what seems like forever, but if for some reason you’ve managed to avoid it, you have no excuse now. For paying a monthly charge of 15, gamers can access and play hundreds of Xbox games on. In addition to Grand Theft Auto: San Andreas – The Definitive Edition coming to Game Pass next month, subscribers can also look forward to Minecraft on PC. Microsofts Xbox Game Pass is one of the greatest online subscription services in modern gaming. Xbox Game Pass, the subscription service that keeps on giving.
