GameSpot may get a commission from retail offers. How do you play with your friends in Minecraft? It all depends which version of the game you're playing, as it's one of the many Java vs. Bedrock ...

Minecraft comes in two main editions — Java and Bedrock — and while they share the same core game, they differ in cross-play, mechanics, and customization. Java offers unique Redstone behavior and ...

Minecraft supports cross-platform play, but only in its Bedrock Edition, which connects players across consoles, mobile, Chromebook, and Windows. Java Edition remains limited to PC, Mac, and Linux, ...