Java Edition on PC and Bedrock Edition on Windows are now sold together as Minecraft: Java & Bedrock Edition for PC. Owners of Java Edition who bought the game before June 7, 2022, received a free copy of Bedrock Edition for Windows. Realms for Java Edition is a separate service from Realms Plus for Bedrock Edition. One example of this is the addition of the obfuscation map, which is intended to make modding easier. Java Edition's code is more easily modified than the other editions, and so it has by far the most robust scenes for mods and custom servers. The launcher allows for separate profiles that are useful for mods, development versions, and old versions.
In addition to the latest version and latest snapshot, most past versions of Java Edition are also available through the launcher. Logging in with a Microsoft account is required to play the game. Updates are managed directly by the Minecraft Launcher, so it does not have to go through platform holders' certification. Main article: Java Edition exclusive features
