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Minecraft: Java Edition is the original version of the game, created by Markus "Notch" Persson and then developed by the Mojang studio (now Mojang Studios, part of Microsoft). It was this edition that started the Minecraft phenomenon, and to this day it remains the most extensive version of the game. Java Edition offers complete freedom to mod, unlimited access to community servers and regular updates that deliver new content, mechanics and fixes.

The game is available on Windows, macOS and Linux. Since 2022, buying Minecraft: Java Edition also includes Minecraft: Bedrock Edition for Windows in the same bundle, and a single Microsoft account is enough. Java Edition stands out for its modding community: thousands of mods (through Forge, Fabric and NeoForge), resource packs, shaders and custom maps are available for free. It is also the only version that fully supports snapshots, the early test versions of upcoming updates.

To play you need a Microsoft account with Minecraft purchased. You download the game through the official Minecraft Launcher, which manages versions and updates automatically. Java Edition lets you install multiple game versions at the same time, which is especially useful for mod creators and players who use different servers.

Minecraft: Bedrock Edition (formerly Windows 10 Edition) is the version of the game written in C++, optimized for performance and cross-platform play. It is the edition installed on most devices in the world: it runs on Windows 10/11, on Xbox, PlayStation and Nintendo Switch consoles and on mobile devices. Its biggest advantage is crossplay: players from different platforms can join the same servers and play together without any restrictions.

Bedrock Edition has a built-in Minecraft Marketplace, where you can buy skins, texture packs, worlds and mash-ups made by official Mojang partners. This version also has the built-in Realms system, private servers hosted by Mojang that you can launch in a few clicks. Compared with Java Edition, Bedrock is much better optimized and runs smoothly even on weaker hardware.

Since June 2022, when you buy Minecraft through minecraft.net or the Microsoft Store on PC, you get both editions (Java + Bedrock) in one bundle. Bedrock Edition for Windows requires a Microsoft account and installation through the Microsoft Store or the official Minecraft Launcher. This version supports ray tracing on NVIDIA RTX cards, which adds realistic lighting.

Minecraft for mobile devices (formerly Pocket Edition, now officially just "Minecraft") is the full version of the game for smartphones and tablets running Android and iOS. It is the same Bedrock edition that runs on consoles and Windows, which means full crossplay with the other Bedrock platforms. The game offers all game modes: Survival, Creative, Adventure and Spectator.

The touch controls were designed specifically for mobile screens: a virtual joystick for movement, action buttons and an intuitive crafting interface. You can also connect a Bluetooth controller (Xbox, PlayStation, other compatible gamepads) for more comfortable play. The game supports the Minecraft Marketplace, Realms, add-ons (Behavior Packs and Resource Packs) and the full update content, identical to the other Bedrock platforms.

Minecraft on Android is available in the Google Play Store, and on iOS in the Apple App Store. The price is about 34.99 PLN (a one-time purchase, no subscription). The game takes up about 300–500 MB of disk space (before downloading additional content). Multiplayer requires a Microsoft account and an internet connection. The mobile version is updated regularly, in parallel with the other Bedrock platforms.

Minecraft is available on all popular game consoles: PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, Xbox One, Xbox Series X|S and Nintendo Switch. The consoles run Bedrock Edition, which means full crossplay between all of these platforms, as well as with mobile devices and Windows.

Console versions offer split-screen for up to 4 local players, an ideal solution for playing with family or friends on the couch. Minecraft on consoles also supports the Marketplace, Realms and add-ons (DLC). On Xbox, Minecraft is often available as part of an Xbox Game Pass subscription, so you can play without an extra purchase. On PlayStation you buy the game through the PlayStation Store, and on Switch through the Nintendo eShop.

On next-generation consoles (PS5 and Xbox Series X|S) Minecraft uses more of the available processing power, offering a longer render distance and a more stable 60 FPS. On the Nintendo Switch the game runs both docked and handheld, although at a lower resolution (720p handheld, 1080p on TV). All console versions require a Microsoft account for online multiplayer.