| Feature | Java Edition v1.17 | Bedrock v1.17.200 (APK) | |---------|--------------------|---------------------------| | World height | 0 to 256 | Same | | Caves generation | Old + new partial | Same | | Redstone | Quasi-connectivity removed for parity | Matches Java now | | Offhand usage | Full | Limited (only arrows, shields, maps) | | Hardcore mode | Yes | No (added later in 1.19) | | Mod support | Full (Forge/Fabric) | Add-ons only (no Java mods) |

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update. This era marked a massive shift in how the Minecraft world was generated, introducing new materials like copper, amethyst geodes, and the adorable axolotl. The Technical Divide: Java vs. Bedrock

It is important to clarify a common point of confusion for many players. Minecraft is divided into two main versions: (primarily for PC) and Bedrock Edition (for mobile, consoles, and Windows 10/11).