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Indecisive gamers rejoice! Minecraft: Java & Bedrock Edition for PC now includes both Java and Bedrock Edition.
Minecraft: Java Edition
- Customize your own skin – You can download any skin online or make your own and upload it to use in-game!
- PC only – Minecraft: Java Edition will run on Windows, macOS, and Linux
- Best for Mods – Download community-made mods to change your gameplay experience
- Resource Intensive – Minecraft: Java Edition requires higher computer specifications to run smoothly
- No Cross-Play – Minecraft: Java Edition users can only play with other Java users
- Community – There are countless online servers and communities with all kinds of variations and mods to change up the multiplayer experience
Minecraft: Bedrock Edition
- Multi-Platform – You can play Minecraft: Bedrock Edition on consoles, mobile, Chromebook, and PC
- Marketplace – Add-Ons, Skin packs, and much more can be purchased from Minecraft Marketplace to change your gameplay experience
- Cross-Play – Minecraft: Bedrock Edition players can play with other Minecraft: Bedrock Edition players on any platform online
- Runs Smooth – Minecraft: Bedrock Edition does not require powerful computers or devices to run and will often run more smoothly than Minecraft: Java Edition
- Controls – Minecraft: Bedrock Edition has the option to either switch to a controller for movement or to use touch controls when on a mobile device
- Moderation and Parental Controls – Minecraft: Bedrock Edition is connected to Xbox’s services; the online experience is moderated and parental controls can be fine-tuned
Compare Bedrock and Java Edition
Bedrock |
Java |
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Cross-Platform Compatibility Allows you to play with friends on different devices.
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Cross-play with Windows 10, Windows 11, Xbox, Nintendo Switch, PS5, and mobile
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Cross-play with Windows, Mac, and Linux |
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Split screen multiplayer (Available only on consoles) Playing split screen allows up to four players to play on the screen at the same time.
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Included
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Not Included |
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Controller/touch support Use a compatible game controller or touch screen.
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Included
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Not Included |
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Minecraft Marketplace Discover new ways to play Minecraft with unique maps, skins, and texture packs. Available in-game from your favorite community creators. Purchases and Minecoins roam across Windows 10, Windows 11, Xbox, Mobile, and Switch. On PlayStation 5 the Minecraft Store uses Tokens. Tokens are used only on PlayStation consoles and cannot be used on other platforms. Similarly, Minecoins cannot be used on PlayStation consoles.
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Included
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Not Included |
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Marketplace Pass Premium, curated community-made content for one low monthly price!
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Included
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Not Included |
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Downloadable Content (DLC) Use add-ons to customize your experience. Transform the look, and even change the behavior of mobs.
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Included
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Not Included |
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Mods Independent, user-made additions and changes to the game.
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Not Included
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Included |
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Official featured multiplayer servers (online multiplayer requires subscription sold separately) Public servers, partnered with Minecraft, that anyone can join, with multiplayer mini-games.
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Included
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Not Included |
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Realms Realms are servers, run by us, just for you and your friends. Invite an infinite number of friends to join your personal Realm, and play with up to 10 friends at a time.
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Included
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Included |
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Realms Plus Get access to a library of marketplace packs to play locally or on your personal Realm. Play with up to 10 players at a time who can access all of the content in your Realm—for free!
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Included
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Not Included |
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Host your own server Share your world with your friends and players around the globe. Host your own multiplayer game server. Join custom servers from mobile and PC.
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Included
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Included |
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Join player-hosted multiplayer servers Multiplayer games hosted on other player’s servers.
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Included
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Included |
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Achievements/Trophies Complete certain challenges to earn achievements or trophies. Only available in Survival mode.
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Included
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Not Included |
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LAN or Wifi Multiplayer Play with friends over LAN or WiFi.
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Included
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Included |
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Parental Controls with Microsoft Account Xbox Live and Microsoft Accounts have age-appropriate controls and settings that you can adjust to suit your family’s needs.
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Included
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Not Included |
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Ray tracing Advanced graphics capabilities, including support for physically-based rendering, realistic lighting, vibrant colors, realistic water, and more. Content available in Minecraft Marketplace. Requires a DXR capable GPU.
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Included
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Not Included |
Bedrock System Requirements
Minimum |
Recommended |
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OS
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Windows 10 version 19041.0 or higher
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Windows 10 version 19041.0 or higher |
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Architecture
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ARM, x64, x86
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ARM, x64, x86 |
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Memory
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4 GB
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8 GB |
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Motion controller
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Not specified
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Windows Mixed Reality motion controllers |
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Headset
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Not specified
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Windows Mixed Reality immersive headset |
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Processor
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Intel Celeron J4105 | AMD FX-4100
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Intel i7-6500U | AMD A8-6600K |
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Graphics
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Intel HD Graphics 4000 | AMD Radeon R5
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NVIDIA GeForce 940M | AMD Radeon HD 8570D |
Java System Requirements
Minimum |
Recommended |
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Target
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1080p @ 30 FPS, Fast preset
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1080p @ 60 FPS, Fancy preset |
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OS
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Windows 10 64-bit, Windows on ARM, macOS 12+, or Linux 64-bit
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Windows 11 64-bit, macOS 14+, or Linux 64-bit |
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Architecture
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x64, ARM64
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x64, ARM64 |
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Memory
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8 GB (with discrete GPU) or 12 GB (with integrated GPU)
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16 GB |
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Processor
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Intel Core i3-10100, AMD Ryzen 3 3100, Qualcomm Snapdragon X, or Apple M1 (4 physical cores minimum)
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Intel Core i5-12400, AMD Ryzen 5 5600, or Apple M2 Pro |
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Graphics
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Vulkan 1.3 capable GPU with at least 2 GB VRAM. NVIDIA GTX 950 or newer, AMD Radeon RX 460 or newer, Intel Arc A310 or newer (discrete) or Intel i5-6400 or newer (integrated iGPU), Apple M1 or newer, or Qualcomm Snapdragon X.
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NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2060, AMD Radeon RX 5600 XT, Intel Arc A580, or Apple M2 Pro. 6 GB VRAM. |
Frequently asked questions
You can download and play Minecraft: Java Edition on your Mac.
If you have Minecraft for Windows, you have the Bedrock Edition. However, you can still play Minecraft: Java Edition on a Windows PC.
Minecraft is more CPU-intensive than GPU-intensive. View the Java system requirements and the Bedrock system requirements above to understand what computer you need.
Yes, you can play Minecraft cross-platform, but there are some limitations:
- Minecraft: Java Edition only supports cross-platform play with Windows, Mac, and Linux
- Minecraft: Bedrock Edition supports cross-platform play with Windows 10, Windows 11, Xbox, Nintendo Switch, PS5, and mobile
Java Edition doesn't currently have native controller support at this time. However, Bedrock Edition has controller and touch support.
Minecraft: Java Edition has limited cross-platform compatibility. With Minecraft: Java Edition, you can cross-play with:
- Windows
- Mac
- Linux
Your PC needs enough storage to download and play Minecraft. Here's how much storage you need to play Minecraft:
- Bedrock Edition: 4 GB minimum, 8 GB recommended
- Java Edition: 2 GB minimum, 4 GB recommended
If you've previously purchased Minecraft for PC, you don't need to buy it again for a new computer. Follow these steps to download Minecraft again on a new PC:
- Download the Minecraft Launcher on your PC.
- Open the launcher and sign in using your Microsoft account. You'll need to log in with the same Microsoft account you used to purchase the game.
- Your purchased game should appear in your library. Download and install it on your computer.