Edition

Minecraft has several editions, some of which are discontinued.

Java Edition
Minecraft: Java Edition (formerly Minecraft) is the original version of Minecraft, developed by Mojang Studios for, , and. Notch began development on May 10, 2009, publicly releasing Minecraft on May 17, 2009. The full release of the game was on November 18, 2011, at MINECON 2011. The latest Java Edition version is.

Bedrock Edition
Bedrock Edition (also known as the "Bedrock editions", "Bedrock versions", or just "Bedrock") refers to the multi-platform versions of Minecraft developed by Mojang Studios, Xbox Game Studios, and SkyBox Labs and based on the Bedrock codebase. The latest Bedrock Edition version is.

Legacy Console Edition
Legacy Console Edition refers collectively to several nearly identical versions of Minecraft developed by 4J Studios for game consoles. It comprises of:

Legacy Console Edition introduced new features such as a simplified crafting system, in-game tutorials, leaderboards, built-in mini games and split-screen multiplayer (excluding ), as well as online multiplayer for up to sixteen players, which required a PlayStation Plus membership (PS4), Xbox Live Gold membership (Xbox One), Nintendo Network ID (Wii U), or Nintendo Switch Online membership. As with all editions, updates were free of charge.
 * (Final version: TU75)
 * (Final version: CU58)
 * (Final version: 1.84)
 * (Final version: 1.95)
 * (Final version: 1.84)
 * (Final version: Patch 43)
 * (Final version: 1.0.17)

Minecraft 4k
Minecraft 4k was an version of Minecraft developed for the 2010 contest, where the entry games were required to be within four  (4096 bytes) in size.

MinecraftEdu
MinecraftEdu is a sandbox indie educational video game written in, developed by TeacherGaming, published by E-Line Media, and licensed by Mojang Studios. It is meant as an educational version of Minecraft.

Pi Edition
Minecraft: Pi Edition is a version of Minecraft developed for the. It is based on Alpha v0.6.1 but slightly cut down, containing a revised feature set and support for multiple programming languages. Pi Edition is intended as an educational tool for novice programmers.

Education Edition
Minecraft: Education Edition is an educational version of Minecraft specifically designed for classroom use. It is being developed by Mojang Studios and Xbox Game Studios and contains features that make Minecraft easy to use in a classroom setting.

China Edition
Minecraft: China Edition is a localized version of Java and Bedrock editions for mainland China, developed by Mojang Studios and.

New Nintendo 3DS Edition
Minecraft: New Nintendo 3DS Edition is the version of Minecraft developed by Other Ocean Interactive and Mojang Studios for the / systems, but is not compatible with the original / systems. The final version was 1.9.19.