Minecraft Bedrock Edition is a version of Minecraft that is written in C++ instead of Java. It is the version of Minecraft that the developers say is the main game, instead of the Java version. Bedrock Edition refers to any non-Java Edition of the game. It is available on many platforms, including consoles, Windows, and mobile devices. Some key differences between Minecraft Java Edition and Bedrock Edition include:
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Cross-play: Bedrock Edition allows players to play with other Bedrock Edition players across Windows 10/11 PCs, video game consoles, mobile devices, and more.
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Content store: Bedrock Edition has its own content store called Minecraft Marketplace, which is curated so players can be sure that all of the content there is consistently high quality.
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Servers: Bedrock Edition allows players to host their own server with Realms or Realms Plus.
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Cost: Both Minecraft Java Edition and Bedrock Edition cost money, but the price varies depending on the platform and edition.
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Gameplay updates: Both editions receive gameplay updates and early access.
In summary, Minecraft Bedrock Edition is a version of Minecraft that is available on many platforms and is written in C++. It has some differences from Minecraft Java Edition, including cross-play, a content store, and the ability to host your own server.