Most new Minecraft players usually face the dilemma of choosing between Minecraft Java and Bedrock Edition. It’s not an easy choice, given that both are unique in their own way.
Even though these changes are subtle and hard to find, they can affect overall gameplay. Both versions have advantages and disadvantages.
This article takes a look at some of the important gameplay differences between Minecraft Java and Bedrock Edition. Players should consider these differences before purchasing either.
Minecraft Bedrock vs Java Edition: 5 Major Gameplay Differences
#5 – Limited Modding in the Bedrock Edition
In the game’s long history, enthusiastic gamers have created countless mods to add new content to games. Minecraft mods are heavily played by tons of players. There are over thousands of Minecraft mods, such as zombie and horror mods.
Unfortunately, Bedrock Edition only supports behavior and resource pack add-ons. On the other hand, Java Edition supports all types of mods and is well suited for modding.
#4 – No Spectator and Hardcore mode in Bedrock Edition
Hardcore and Spectator Mode is only available in the Java Edition of Minecraft. Spectator mode allows players to freely pass through the blocks. In the case of hardcore, players only have one life. If they die, they will not be able to reappear in their world.
#3 – Redstone
When it comes to Redstone mechanics, there are many differences between Minecraft Bedrock and Java Edition. Many redstone circuits do not work the same way in Bedrock as they do in Java Edition.
For example, pistons cannot push chests in the Java edition, but it is possible in Bedrock. Keep this in mind when switching from Bedrock to Java or vice versa.
#2 – Crossplay
Crossplay is not possible between Java and Bedrock Edition. This is due to the different languages used to create the two variants. Bedrock Edition is available for smartphones, Switch, PlayStation, Xbox and Windows. Multiplayer is only possible when everyone has the same edition.
#1 – Snapshots and Betas
Whenever an update arrives, Mojang will start releasing experimental builds with various testing features. Bedrock and Java Edition rarely receive all of the same features at the same time.
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Some content is added as snapshots for Java Edition players, while Bedrock players receive beta versions with different features. Eventually, both get all the new updates.