Gamers on the Java Edition have access to numerous communities and endless mods. Meanwhile, Bedrock Edition is multi-platform which means Bedrock players can interact with each other be it console, mobile or PC. Java Edition is PC only and players can only interact with other Java Edition players. Furthermore, Bedrock Edition comes packaged with microtransactions, RTX support, and a handful of other exclusive functions (not to mention a broader set of supported devices). Java is, by and large, the more powerful and feature-rich version of Minecraft, but it lacks the compatibility and cross-play support of Bedrock. What is the difference between Minecraft Java Edition and Minecraft Bedrock Edition? This can also be used to get a fresh Minecraft installation, which will keep your saved games and texture packs, but not your mods. Click on 'Options,' next to the username text box, then press 'Force update!' and login with your Minecraft credentials afterwards.
