{"id":462779,"date":"2025-10-14T05:27:10","date_gmt":"2025-10-14T05:27:10","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.gameslearningsociety.org\/wiki\/?p=462779"},"modified":"2025-10-14T05:27:10","modified_gmt":"2025-10-14T05:27:10","slug":"what-version-is-playstation-5-minecraft","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.gameslearningsociety.org\/wiki\/what-version-is-playstation-5-minecraft\/","title":{"rendered":"What version is PlayStation 5 Minecraft?"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_67_1 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title \" >Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/www.gameslearningsociety.org\/wiki\/what-version-is-playstation-5-minecraft\/#What_Version_is_PlayStation_5_Minecraft\" title=\"What Version is PlayStation 5 Minecraft?\">What Version is PlayStation 5 Minecraft?<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-2' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/www.gameslearningsociety.org\/wiki\/what-version-is-playstation-5-minecraft\/#Understanding_PlayStation_5_Minecraft\" title=\"Understanding PlayStation 5 Minecraft\">Understanding PlayStation 5 Minecraft<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/www.gameslearningsociety.org\/wiki\/what-version-is-playstation-5-minecraft\/#Frequently_Asked_Questions\" title=\"Frequently Asked Questions\">Frequently Asked Questions<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/www.gameslearningsociety.org\/wiki\/what-version-is-playstation-5-minecraft\/#1_Is_PS5_Minecraft_Bedrock_or_Java\" title=\"1. Is PS5 Minecraft Bedrock or Java?\">1. Is PS5 Minecraft Bedrock or Java?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/www.gameslearningsociety.org\/wiki\/what-version-is-playstation-5-minecraft\/#2_Can_PS4_Minecraft_Play_with_PS5\" title=\"2. Can PS4 Minecraft Play with PS5?\">2. Can PS4 Minecraft Play with PS5?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/www.gameslearningsociety.org\/wiki\/what-version-is-playstation-5-minecraft\/#3_Is_Minecraft_Better_on_PS5\" title=\"3. Is Minecraft Better on PS5?\">3. Is Minecraft Better on PS5?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/www.gameslearningsociety.org\/wiki\/what-version-is-playstation-5-minecraft\/#4_What_Does_Minecraft_Run_on_PS5\" title=\"4. What Does Minecraft Run on PS5?\">4. What Does Minecraft Run on PS5?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/www.gameslearningsociety.org\/wiki\/what-version-is-playstation-5-minecraft\/#5_Do_I_Have_to_Buy_Minecraft_Again_for_PS5\" title=\"5. Do I Have to Buy Minecraft Again for PS5?\">5. Do I Have to Buy Minecraft Again for PS5?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/www.gameslearningsociety.org\/wiki\/what-version-is-playstation-5-minecraft\/#6_Which_Version_of_Minecraft_is_Best\" title=\"6. Which Version of Minecraft is Best?\">6. Which Version of Minecraft is Best?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/www.gameslearningsociety.org\/wiki\/what-version-is-playstation-5-minecraft\/#7_What_is_the_Current_Version_of_Minecraft\" title=\"7. What is the Current Version of Minecraft?\">7. What is the Current Version of Minecraft?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-11\" href=\"https:\/\/www.gameslearningsociety.org\/wiki\/what-version-is-playstation-5-minecraft\/#8_Is_PS5_Minecraft_the_Same_as_PC\" title=\"8. Is PS5 Minecraft the Same as PC?\">8. Is PS5 Minecraft the Same as PC?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-12\" href=\"https:\/\/www.gameslearningsociety.org\/wiki\/what-version-is-playstation-5-minecraft\/#9_When_Did_PlayStation_Minecraft_Become_Bedrock\" title=\"9. When Did PlayStation Minecraft Become Bedrock?\">9. When Did PlayStation Minecraft Become Bedrock?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-13\" href=\"https:\/\/www.gameslearningsociety.org\/wiki\/what-version-is-playstation-5-minecraft\/#10_What_is_the_Difference_Between_Minecraft_Bedrock_and_Java\" title=\"10. What is the Difference Between Minecraft Bedrock and Java?\">10. What is the Difference Between Minecraft Bedrock and Java?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-14\" href=\"https:\/\/www.gameslearningsociety.org\/wiki\/what-version-is-playstation-5-minecraft\/#11_Is_Minecraft_Free_on_PS\" title=\"11. Is Minecraft Free on PS?\">11. Is Minecraft Free on PS?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-15\" href=\"https:\/\/www.gameslearningsociety.org\/wiki\/what-version-is-playstation-5-minecraft\/#12_Is_Minecraft_PS5_Infinite\" title=\"12. Is Minecraft PS5 Infinite?\">12. Is Minecraft PS5 Infinite?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-16\" href=\"https:\/\/www.gameslearningsociety.org\/wiki\/what-version-is-playstation-5-minecraft\/#13_What_Minecraft_Does_PlayStation_Use\" title=\"13. What Minecraft Does PlayStation Use?\">13. What Minecraft Does PlayStation Use?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-17\" href=\"https:\/\/www.gameslearningsociety.org\/wiki\/what-version-is-playstation-5-minecraft\/#14_Does_Ray_Tracing_Affect_FPS_on_PS5\" title=\"14. Does Ray Tracing Affect FPS on PS5?\">14. Does Ray Tracing Affect FPS on PS5?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-18\" href=\"https:\/\/www.gameslearningsociety.org\/wiki\/what-version-is-playstation-5-minecraft\/#15_Do_All_PS5_Games_Have_Ray_Tracing\" title=\"15. Do All PS5 Games Have Ray Tracing?\">15. Do All PS5 Games Have Ray Tracing?<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h1><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_Version_is_PlayStation_5_Minecraft\"><\/span>What Version is PlayStation 5 Minecraft?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h1>\n<p>The <strong>PlayStation 5 Minecraft<\/strong> version is essentially the <strong>Bedrock Edition<\/strong>, which is the same version available on <strong>PlayStation 4<\/strong>, as there is no native <strong>PS5 edition<\/strong> of the game due to <strong>Sony<\/strong> not providing <strong>Mojang<\/strong> with a <strong>PS5 dev kit<\/strong>. This means that <strong>PS5 players<\/strong> can play <strong>Minecraft<\/strong> through the <strong>PS4 version<\/strong>, leveraging the console&#8217;s <strong>backwards compatibility<\/strong> feature to enjoy the game with enhanced performance thanks to the <strong>PS5&#8217;s super fast SSD<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Understanding_PlayStation_5_Minecraft\"><\/span>Understanding PlayStation 5 Minecraft<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>To delve deeper into the specifics of <strong>Minecraft<\/strong> on <strong>PS5<\/strong>, it&#8217;s essential to address some common questions and misconceptions about the game&#8217;s availability, performance, and features on the <strong>PS5<\/strong> console.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Frequently_Asked_Questions\"><\/span>Frequently Asked Questions<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"1_Is_PS5_Minecraft_Bedrock_or_Java\"><\/span>1. Is PS5 Minecraft Bedrock or Java?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>The <strong>PS5 Minecraft<\/strong> version is <strong>Bedrock<\/strong>, as the <strong>Java Edition<\/strong> is only available on <strong>Windows<\/strong>, <strong>Mac<\/strong>, and <strong>Linux<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"2_Can_PS4_Minecraft_Play_with_PS5\"><\/span>2. Can PS4 Minecraft Play with PS5?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Yes, <strong>Minecraft<\/strong> supports <strong>cross-platform play<\/strong>, allowing <strong>PS4<\/strong> and <strong>PS5<\/strong> players to play together, along with players on other platforms like <strong>Xbox<\/strong>, <strong>PC<\/strong>, and <strong>Nintendo Switch<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"3_Is_Minecraft_Better_on_PS5\"><\/span>3. Is Minecraft Better on PS5?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>While there&#8217;s no official <strong>PS5 update<\/strong> for <strong>Minecraft<\/strong>, the game can benefit from the <strong>PS5&#8217;s SSD<\/strong>, offering quicker load times, which can be considered a form of manual &#8220;<strong>PS5 upgrade<\/strong>&#8220;.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"4_What_Does_Minecraft_Run_on_PS5\"><\/span>4. What Does Minecraft Run on PS5?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><strong>Minecraft<\/strong> on <strong>PS5<\/strong> runs through the <strong>PS4 version<\/strong>, thanks to the console&#8217;s <strong>backwards compatibility<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"5_Do_I_Have_to_Buy_Minecraft_Again_for_PS5\"><\/span>5. Do I Have to Buy Minecraft Again for PS5?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>No, if you already own <strong>Minecraft<\/strong> on <strong>PS4<\/strong>, you do not need to buy it again for <strong>PS5<\/strong>, as you can play the <strong>PS4 version<\/strong> on your <strong>PS5<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"6_Which_Version_of_Minecraft_is_Best\"><\/span>6. Which Version of Minecraft is Best?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>The choice between <strong>Bedrock<\/strong> and <strong>Java<\/strong> depends on your platform; <strong>Bedrock<\/strong> is for <strong>consoles<\/strong> and <strong>mobile<\/strong>, while <strong>Java<\/strong> is for <strong>PC<\/strong> and <strong>Linux<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"7_What_is_the_Current_Version_of_Minecraft\"><\/span>7. What is the Current Version of Minecraft?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>As of the last update, <strong>Minecraft 1.19 &#8220;The Wild Update&#8221;<\/strong>, released on <strong>June 7, 2022<\/strong>, is the current version, with <strong>Minecraft Update 1.20<\/strong> released in <strong>June 2023<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"8_Is_PS5_Minecraft_the_Same_as_PC\"><\/span>8. Is PS5 Minecraft the Same as PC?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>In terms of cross-platform play, yes, <strong>PS5 Minecraft<\/strong> can play with <strong>PC Minecraft<\/strong> if both are using the <strong>Bedrock Edition<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"9_When_Did_PlayStation_Minecraft_Become_Bedrock\"><\/span>9. When Did PlayStation Minecraft Become Bedrock?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><strong>PlayStation 4 Edition<\/strong> of <strong>Minecraft<\/strong> was updated to <strong>Bedrock Edition<\/strong> on <strong>December 9, 2019<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"10_What_is_the_Difference_Between_Minecraft_Bedrock_and_Java\"><\/span>10. What is the Difference Between Minecraft Bedrock and Java?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>A significant difference is the world format; <strong>Bedrock<\/strong> uses <strong>LevelDB<\/strong>, and <strong>Java<\/strong> uses <strong>Anvil<\/strong>, affecting compatibility with third-party tools.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"11_Is_Minecraft_Free_on_PS\"><\/span>11. Is Minecraft Free on PS?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>No, <strong>Minecraft<\/strong> is not free on <strong>PS<\/strong>; it is available for purchase on the <strong>PlayStation Store<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"12_Is_Minecraft_PS5_Infinite\"><\/span>12. Is Minecraft PS5 Infinite?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Yes, the <strong>world size<\/strong> in <strong>Minecraft<\/strong> for <strong>PS5<\/strong> (playing the <strong>PS4 version<\/strong>) is <strong>infinite<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"13_What_Minecraft_Does_PlayStation_Use\"><\/span>13. What Minecraft Does PlayStation Use?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><strong>PlayStation<\/strong> uses the <strong>Bedrock Edition<\/strong> of <strong>Minecraft<\/strong> for cross-play with other platforms.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"14_Does_Ray_Tracing_Affect_FPS_on_PS5\"><\/span>14. Does Ray Tracing Affect FPS on PS5?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Enabling <strong>ray tracing<\/strong> can cause the <strong>frame rate<\/strong> to drop below <strong>30 FPS<\/strong> in some games on <strong>PS5<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"15_Do_All_PS5_Games_Have_Ray_Tracing\"><\/span>15. Do All PS5 Games Have Ray Tracing?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>No, not all <strong>PS5 games<\/strong> support <strong>ray tracing<\/strong>; it&#8217;s a feature supported by a limited but growing number of titles.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>What Version is PlayStation 5 Minecraft? The PlayStation 5 Minecraft version is essentially the Bedrock Edition, which is the same version available on PlayStation 4, as there is no native PS5 edition of the game due to Sony not providing Mojang with a PS5 dev kit. 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