Unfortunately, the 'Bedrock Edition' is not available for Linux or Mac users. In terms of availability, 'Minecraft: Java Edition' works on PC, Mac and Linux. With these versions, gamers will be able to identify what suits their needs. In contrast to these differences, both editions are almost the same with regards to the basic gameplay. Meanwhile, the 'Minecraft: Bedrock Edition' allows gamers to play with friends through different systems.

'Minecraft: Java Edition' is the original version of the game which is suitable for playing on big multiplayer servers and enables players to install modifications. 'Minecraft: Bedrock Edition'īusiness Insider has shared in detail the difference between both editions. To give clarification, the Microsoft account uses Gamertags while the Java version username is used while playing the game, per Minecraft. In addition to this, players will be able to identify if their Microsoft account is in use, and the stated account serves as their Xbox Gamertag which is different from the in-game username. On the Microsoft Launcher settings, the currently active account name of the player appears on the top left corner. In terms of its location, this feature is placed on the left side panel together with a 'News' tab and other tabs created for each game. Aside from these two, 'Minecraft Dungeon,' which is an action-adventure role-playing video game, also uses the said launcher. What Is Minecraft Launcher?Īccording to Minecraft Fandom, Minecraft Launcher is used to download and launch two editions, Java as well as Bedrock. With this, 'Minecraft' players will be able to have these editions at one place-removing the need to use separate launchers to play the games. The said update unifies the original Java version together with the Bedrock edition for Windows.

A new Minecraft Launcher has been released.

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