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Didn't they unify everything so all the different clients (desktop, mobile etc) can log into the same worlds? That would have been a hell of a lot of work.

zeta0134 7y ago
No, not really. There's a "Windows" version for Windows-based desktops that can co-mingle with the other C++ versions, but the main version of the game is still based on Java, with the features being ported to the various console versions shortly after. The Java version remains the only way to play Minecraft on Mac and Linux, for example, and it's also where pretty much the entire modding scene lives. It's a little complicated from the outside looking in, since the base game is very similar on the surface, but there are major technical differences between the platforms that would make true cross-platform very difficult. EDIT: The Minecraft Wiki has an excellent overview of all the various platforms. Check out the sidebar on the right for a breakdown. Generally, the "Bedrock" edition is what's on most consoles that are still being supported, and I ... think it has cross-platform multiplayer support? I play on PC so I am not super familiar with the details on console. https://minecraft.gamepedia.com/Minecraft_Wiki https://minecraft.gamepedia.com/Minecraft_Wiki
- monkeywork 7y ago
  There are two main versions of Minecraft. Minecraft (formerly known as bedrock) which is the C++ edition and runs and plays across Windows 10, Android, iOS, and Xbox. Minecraft Java Edition (formerly known as minecraft) which as the name implies runs on Java and can play between Windows, MacOS, and Linux. Feature sets of the game are VERY close now (and get closer each release) with the major difference between them now mainly being in how redstone works. Java has redstone bugs that have since become so relied on they are considered features, the C++ version doesn't have them. Someone picking up minecraft for the very first time wouldn't feel they were missing anything using C++ version.
  - cwyers 7y ago
    > Minecraft (formerly known as bedrock) which is the C++ edition and runs and plays across Windows 10, Android, iOS, and Xbox. Switch too. There are rumors that the Playstation 4 will receive a version based on Bedrock as well, but it's not confirmed.
  - afiori 7y ago
    Another important thing to mention about bedrock redstone is that it is non-deterministic while Java's redstone for all its bugs is 100% reliable.
- codeulike 7y ago
  If iOS now works with the java edition I'd consider that a major achievement

zeta0134 7y ago

No, not really. There's a "Windows" version for Windows-based desktops that can co-mingle with the other C++ versions, but the main version of the game is still based on Java, with the features being ported to the various console versions shortly after. The Java version remains the only way to play Minecraft on Mac and Linux, for example, and it's also where pretty much the entire modding scene lives. It's a little complicated from the outside looking in, since the base game is very similar on the surface, but there are major technical differences between the platforms that would make true cross-platform very difficult. EDIT: The Minecraft Wiki has an excellent overview of all the various platforms. Check out the sidebar on the right for a breakdown. Generally, the "Bedrock" edition is what's on most consoles that are still being supported, and I ... think it has cross-platform multiplayer support? I play on PC so I am not super familiar with the details on console. https://minecraft.gamepedia.com/Minecraft_Wiki https://minecraft.gamepedia.com/Minecraft_Wiki

monkeywork 7y ago
There are two main versions of Minecraft. Minecraft (formerly known as bedrock) which is the C++ edition and runs and plays across Windows 10, Android, iOS, and Xbox. Minecraft Java Edition (formerly known as minecraft) which as the name implies runs on Java and can play between Windows, MacOS, and Linux. Feature sets of the game are VERY close now (and get closer each release) with the major difference between them now mainly being in how redstone works. Java has redstone bugs that have since become so relied on they are considered features, the C++ version doesn't have them. Someone picking up minecraft for the very first time wouldn't feel they were missing anything using C++ version.
- cwyers 7y ago
  > Minecraft (formerly known as bedrock) which is the C++ edition and runs and plays across Windows 10, Android, iOS, and Xbox. Switch too. There are rumors that the Playstation 4 will receive a version based on Bedrock as well, but it's not confirmed.
- afiori 7y ago
  Another important thing to mention about bedrock redstone is that it is non-deterministic while Java's redstone for all its bugs is 100% reliable.
codeulike 7y ago
If iOS now works with the java edition I'd consider that a major achievement