Edition

Minecraft has several editions, some of which are discontinued.

Java Edition

Active

• The official Java Edition for computers

Development versions

• Pre-classic
• Classic
• Indev
• Infdev
• Alpha
• Beta

Bedrock Edition

• The official Bedrock Edition for computers, phones, tablets, consoles, tvs, handhelds and vr devices

Before the release of the Better Together Update, the Bedrock Edition was split into many different platform editions:

Active

• Windows 10 Edition
• Fire TV Edition
• Xbox One Edition *
• PlayStation 4 Edition *
• Nintendo Switch Edition
• Pocket Edition

Discontinued

• Windows Phone Edition
• Apple TV Edition
• Gear VR Edition

Development versions

• Pocket Edition Alpha

Merged With Legacy Console Edition

• Xbox One Edition *
• PlayStation 4 Edition *
• Nintendo Switch Edition *

*The Xbox One, PlayStation 4 and Nintendo Switch editions, unlike the other editions listed, could not be updated directly into Bedrock Edition. Bedrock Edition had to be bought separately from the Legacy Console Edition versions. However, those who purchased said Legacy Console Editions received a free digital copy of the Bedrock Edition upon it coming to the console, and things like worlds and skin packs could be transferred to the Bedrock edition.

Legacy Console Edition

• The official Legacy Console Edition for consoles and handhelds

Discontinued

• Xbox 360 Edition
• Xbox One Edition
• PlayStation 3 Edition
• PlayStation 4 Edition
• PlayStation Vita Edition
• Wii U Edition
• Nintendo Switch Edition

Other editions

Active

• Minecraft Education
• Minecraft China

Discontinued

• New Nintendo 3DS Edition
• Pi Edition ^{(ARM only)}
• Minecraft 4k
• MinecraftEdu

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