Minecraft’s cross-platform play remains split between its two main editions in 2026. Bedrock Edition supports seamless multiplayer across nine platforms, while Java Edition remains locked to PC, Mac, ...

Minecraft comes in two main flavors—Java and Bedrock—and each offers a different way to play. Java is the original, PC-focused version loved for its modding freedom, advanced redstone mechanics, and ...

The Minecraft Chaos Cubed update has just landed on the Java side of the sandbox game, and I'm already eager to see what the wealth of inventive Minecraft creators and modders can do with its ...

Some Minecraft updates are frequently accompanied by new mobs, never-before-seen features, or lengthy patch notes that entice players to seek out hidden Easter eggs within the game; Minecraft Java ...

When you want to pause Minecraft Java Edition, you usually press escape, which takes you to the standard pause menu with buttons to get into settings, resume the game, save and exit, etc. While this ...

James Ratcliff joined GameRant in 2022 as a Gaming News Writer. In 2023, James was offered a chance to become an occasional feature writer for different games and then a Senior Author in 2025. He is a ...

Buying Minecraft on PC usually forces you to choose between versions, and that choice can limit how and where you play later. Minecraft: Java & Bedrock Edition removes that problem by including both ...

Minecraft’s multiplayer servers are more than just mini-games for all the players. From jumping around in parkour worlds to solving quests on adventure maps, there’s something for everyone in this ...

When it comes to mastering movement in Minecraft, parkour modes and courses are the best way to train. Whether it’s dodging mobs in survival mode or racing friends across floating islands, you can ...

Sarah has been an editor and contributor for GameRant since 2015. She kicked off her video game journey after meeting her first Chocobo, she never looked back. After years of playing them, she decided ...

Love Minecraft and Portal? Then you'll be in seventh heaven with Portal: Java Edition, which blends the two together, recreating the weird, wonderful world of Portal within Minecraft. It's taken five ...