The bottom line is that Java players simply cannot play with Bedrock players. Here is a small explanation and alternative methods of enjoying the sandbox game together.

Players can easily play older versions of Minecraft Java Edition (Image via Sportskeeda) The Java Edition is Minecraft's oldest before Mojang released versions for different devices.

The Minecraft Better Together DLC will add cross-play, servers and new materials to Mojang’s crafting and survival game later this summer. Luckily, you can try some of these features now in the ...

Minecraft's "Better Together" Xbox, Windows, and mobile platform cross-play update is on the way, and here's what you need to know.

Among them is the Better Together update, which unifies Windows, Android and Xbox versions of Minecraft into one edition for true cross-platform play.

This means that Java players can only play with other Java players, and the same goes for Bedrock. In order to play with friends on Java Edition, you'll need to be part of a server.

Want to see for yourself what's coming in the Minecraft beta? A beta season for Minecraft often brings the latest features over the course of a year. With the Minecraft 1.18 update - Caves and ...

Here's what you should know about the differences in Minecraft Java and Bedrock for Windows before you choose which to install.

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Now, players can finally try out Minecraft's cross-play, as it has gone live in a limited beta test.