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Can Java and Bedrock Play Together? Minecraft Crossplay Guide (2026)
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Can Java and Bedrock Play Together?
How Minecraft crossplay works, and where to play it
How Minecraft crossplay works, and where to play it
Updated October 2026
Short answer: Not by default. Minecraft Java Edition and Bedrock Edition are separate versions, so Java and Bedrock players can't join each other's worlds or Realms. They can play together on a crossplay server that accepts both editions. Complex Gaming is one: Java and Bedrock players join hub.mc-complex.com (Bedrock port 19132) and play Skyblock, Survival, Factions and Prison together.⚡ Quick facts
Java + Bedrock together: yes, on crossplay serversRealms: no, Java and Bedrock Realms are separate
Server IP: hub.mc-complex.com (Bedrock port 19132)
Crossplay modes: Skyblock, Survival, Factions and Prison
Java only: Cobblemon and Pixelmon
📖 In this guide
- Java vs Bedrock: what's the difference?
- Ways to play with friends on the other edition
- How crossplay servers work
- How to join Complex Gaming from Java
- How to join Complex Gaming from Bedrock
- What you can play together
- What's Java only
- Will it feel different on Bedrock?
- Java and Bedrock Crossplay FAQ
Java vs Bedrock: what's the difference?
- Java Edition runs on PC, Mac and Linux, and it's the version that supports mods like Cobblemon and Pixelmon.
- Bedrock Edition runs on Windows, phones and tablets, Xbox, PlayStation and Nintendo Switch.
- If you bought Minecraft for PC, you most likely own both, because it comes as Minecraft: Java & Bedrock Edition.
Ways to play with friends on the other edition
- Crossplay servers: yes. This is the way to play Java and Bedrock together.
- Realms: no. Java Realms and Bedrock Realms are separate.
- Singleplayer and LAN worlds: no. Each edition can only open its own worlds.
How crossplay servers work
A crossplay server runs on Java and also accepts Bedrock connections, translating between the two editions so everyone shares the same world. Most use a tool called Geyser to do it. For players, it just works: Java players join like any Java server, and Bedrock players add the server's address and port.How to join Complex Gaming from Java
- Open Minecraft Java Edition (any version from 1.12.2 to the latest).
- Click Multiplayer, then Add Server.
- Enter hub.mc-complex.com, click Done and join.
- Pick a game mode with the compass, an NPC, or a command like /skyblock.
How to join Complex Gaming from Bedrock
- Open Minecraft Bedrock Edition on PC or mobile and tap Play.
- Go to the Servers tab and tap Add Server.
- Enter hub.mc-complex.com as the address and 19132 as the port.
- Save, join, and pick a game mode with the compass or NPCs.
What you can play together
- Skyblock: share an island with Java and Bedrock friends. See Bedrock Skyblock Server.
- Prison: mine, rank up and join gangs together. See What Is a Minecraft Prison Server?.
- Factions: raid and build bases together.
- Survival: a long-term SMP with guilds, jobs and Guild Top.
What's Java only
Our Cobblemon and Pixelmon servers are Java only, because they need mods that Bedrock can't load. See Can You Play Cobblemon on Bedrock?.Will it feel different on Bedrock?
No. Bedrock and Java players play the exact same game modes with the same features. The only difference you might notice is that some menus look slightly different on Bedrock.Java and Bedrock Crossplay FAQ
Can Java and Bedrock players play together?
Yes, on a crossplay server. On Complex Gaming, both editions join hub.mc-complex.com and play together.
Can Java and Bedrock play on the same Realm?
No. Java Realms and Bedrock Realms are separate. Use a crossplay server instead.
What port do Bedrock players use?
On Complex Gaming, Bedrock players use hub.mc-complex.com with port 19132.
Can Bedrock players join Java servers?
Only crossplay servers that accept Bedrock connections, like Complex Gaming.
Can Java and Bedrock players be on the same Skyblock island?
Yes. On Complex Skyblock, Java and Bedrock players share the same server and can be on the same island.
Do I need to buy both editions?
Not usually. Minecraft for PC comes as Java & Bedrock Edition, so most PC players already own both.
Can I play Cobblemon with Bedrock friends?
No. Cobblemon is Java only. Bedrock friends can join you on Skyblock, Survival, Factions and Prison.
Is Complex Gaming free to play?
Yes. Every game mode is free to play. Ranks and perks on our store are optional.
🎮 Ready to play?
hub.mc-complex.comJava 1.12.2 to the latest release, or Bedrock on port 19132
Pick Skyblock, Survival, Factions or Prison with the compass or NPCs at the hub
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