How do I know if my Minecraft is Java or Bedrock on PS4?

ByJames Dorn Last Update on

As a gaming journalist and Minecraft expert with over 10,000 hours across platforms, one question I still see popping up is whether PS4 owners have the Java or Bedrock edition. While Microsoft has cemented Bedrock as the main console branch, confusion lingers for some PlayStation fans. Well, dear reader, open your ears – let’s settle this debate once and for all!

The PlayStation 4 Platform Exclusively Runs Minecraft Bedrock Edition

In December 2019, the original legacy “Minecraft PlayStation 4 Edition” was phased out and replaced with the official Minecraft Bedrock engine across PS4 consoles. This transition aligned the PlayStation platform with Xbox and Nintendo’s shared Bedrock codebase to allow crossplay across these console families. So if you fire up Minecraft on your PS4 today, you are definitely running Minecraft Bedrock.


PlayStation 4 owners exclusively have access to Minecraft Bedrock Edition as of the 1.14 update in late 2019

Apologies, Java fans – this means there is now no way for PS4 gamers to access Java edition. This is reserved only for players on Windows, Linux, and macOS devices. However, there are still good reasons for PlayStation users to embrace Bedrock…

Recognizing the Telltale Signs of Minecraft Bedrock Edition

Beyond outright confirming you’re on PS4, some other giveaways that you’re running Bedrock edition are:

  • Version numbering shown bottom right on the title screen
  • Lack of “Java Edition” subtitle logo under the main Minecraft heading
  • Shared community content like the Minecraft Marketplace and official partner skins packs
  • Cross-platform multiplayer with Xbox Live friends without needing external servers
  • Simplified redstone systems compared to Java

Minecraft Sales Figures by Edition and Platform

EditionAll-Time Sales
Java (PC Only)Over 30 million
Bedrock (Multiplatform)Over 60 million

As these stats show, Bedrock edition makes up two-thirds of Minecraft’s staggering sales numbers despite Java’s longer history…

James K. Dorn, a passionate gamer deeply immersed in the world of video gaming. My journey in gaming is not just about playing; it's about exploring every facet of the games I love. I am particularly fascinated by the intricate worlds of role-playing games like "The Witcher" series and "Elder Scrolls: Skyrim," where every decision shapes the story.

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