New to Minecraft? Here's all you need to know about the difference between Bedrock and Java, and how it affects you.

Keen to download Minecraft for PC and not sure where to start? We've got you. It isn't nearly as hard to do as it used to be.

With Minecraft: Java & Bedrock Edition for Windows, you can easily switch between games using the unified launcher and cross-play with any current edition of Minecraft.

With the Minecraft: Java & Bedrock Edition bundle, you can access both versions of the game for £15.38 (reg. £23.10) — giving you the best of both worlds.

Microsoft has announced a free three-month subscription to the cloud-based service, Minecraft Realms Plus is now available as a limited-timed Perk for Xbox Game Pass Ultimate users.

If you've been asking “can you play Minecraft on Mac?” — this is probably the version you're thinking about. image: pixabay.com Bedrock Edition Here’s where things get weird.