Minecraft Java & Bedrock Will No Longer Have To Be Used Separately

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The notorious segregation of the Minecraft:Java and Bedrock Editions is finally coming to an end, as Mojang has officially announced they will no longer be sold separately. Both Minecraft editions offer players a slightly different experience, with the PC-only Java option offering downloadable character skins and mods, and Bedrock providing multi-platform support and cross-play. While both Minecraft editions have their benefits, purchasing them separately can be a frustrating hurdle for fans of the game.

While overall gameplay in both editions of Minecraft is the same, some features that have been available in Java for years are still missing from Bedrock. Recently, the Bedrock edition has finally received an early implementation of Minecraft's Spectator mode, which is currently only available as an experimental feature. However, it is in such an early stage that Mojang discourages players from utilizing it before it officially launches as part of the 1.19 Wild Update. However, Java players have been able to use the mode since 2014.

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According to an announcement by Mojang, Minecraft: Java and Bedrock Editions will now be sold together in a single package. Moreover, the bundle will become the only available option when buying Minecraft on PC. Mojang does mention players won’t be able to have Minecraft's Java and Bedrock Editions running at the same time. Additionally, if a player already owns one of the two titles, they won’t need to buy the combined package. Instead, every owner will receive the missing edition for free, starting June 7. No specific actions are required from gamers, as the process will be automatic. However, it might take a few