Why is Bedrock Edition not on MacOS?

I have purchased Minecraft on MacBook, and while I was aware that the game would not come with Bedrock, I do not see a feasible reason why. I have played Minecraft for a while and always on Bedrock because of how compatible it is compared to Java. A lot of Minecraft is based around community and multiplayer; however, without Bedrock on MacBook, you can only play with people who use Java. The issue with this is the lack of compatibility with other players. Somebody with an iPad could play with anybody apart from someone who had a MacBook, as long as they had Bedrock.

One of the arguments I saw as to why Bedrock is not available on MacBook is that Bedrock is built on Windows, but this is simply not a valid reason, as iPads and iPhones both have Minecraft on their App Store.

Another reason I think MacBook should have Bedrock is that we have seen crossplay before with MacBook and iPads/iPhones, as well as Windows PC with Minecraft Education Edition. This shows that despite the arguments around different devices having internal software, there are still Minecraft versions available to support this crossplay.

I do not understand why Minecraft would ever even decide that out of both games, Java is the one they considered creating. Java is the most intensive to run and often requires a stronger computer. Bedrock would have been the best one they should have considered, as MacBook users could have a smooth transition of Minecraft through all of their devices, including iPads. It also makes sense that Apple would allow other Apple products to be compatible. With Bedrock, Minecraft could increase its player count because it is made for performance and smooth gameplay on many different devices, meaning people with less modern MacBooks could still play, increasing the demand for Minecraft.

Another reason is that it is simply unfair that Minecraft does not decrease the price for less than half of a game. A Windows user could pay the exact same money and play all of Minecraft. However, a MacBook player might be deceived into paying £30, the same as a Windows user, but not be able to play with their friends due to their less strong knowledge of Minecraft. I think at the very least, we should see a decrease in the cost for MacBook players when purchasing the game.

But why is there even a need for Bedrock on MacBook? MacBook players already have Java.

The MacBook gaming community is growing stronger, especially with the development of new macOS versions. These computers are becoming powerful enough that many other famous games have expanded their compatibility, such as Resident Evil Village, Baldur's Gate 3, and No Man's Sky. All of these games were never considered for MacBook during release, but due to demand, they ended up being released on MacBook. MacBook players have been wanting Bedrock on MacBook and have been using emulators for a long time. Providing money to emulators and third-party services that can stream games is a concern, as these emulators can provide free Minecraft copies on computers, which means Mojang receives no profit. Many games have introduced all parts of their games onto as many devices as possible to reduce the likelihood of this happening.

A much more technical reason why Minecraft Bedrock should be considered for MacBook is that Java on MacBook can be very GPU-intensive, whereas Bedrock would be more suited for MacBook. MacBook players would be able to play Bedrock comfortably because it is designed for lower-end devices, making a MacBook run the game smoothly.

And my final point as to why Minecraft should consider adding Bedrock: they have had Bedrock on devices with much less attraction compared to MacBook, but still made a profit on many of these devices. Examples include the Windows 10 phone, VR, and even a Fire Stick. Some of these devices have discontinued Minecraft, like the Fire Stick. However, this was not due to a lack of players but rather due to data and downloading issues on the Fire Stick.

My conclusion is that there is a striking demand for Bedrock to be considered for MacBook. These demands have been seen on many platforms, such as a Reddit post on /MacGaming, as well as comments with lots of attraction on Minecraft support. MacBook users will never be able to play with their friends on iPads or iPhones, as well as PlayStation and Xbox, and will miss out on full compatibility. They will also never be able to access Minecraft Marketplace, where they can spend money on clothes and skins and give back to their Minecraft community, which will, in turn, help Minecraft’s progression. This damages the Minecraft community and makes disparity even worse, as there is no core game where every Minecraft player can play together.

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