What’s new: Snapshot 26.2 adds a Friends List and peer-to-peer multiplayer to Minecraft Java, aligning it more closely with Bedrock Edition’s social tools. Why it matters: Players can connect directly ...

Alright, let’s start Minecraft!”You thought that and opened the Minecraft Launcher, but the first things you saw were “Java ...

Minecraft released into early access in 2009 with the Java edition, and anyone who was around in the pre-historic, pre-Bedrock days, or continues to play the original version of the game, will know ...

Mojang recently released a brand new friends list feature for Minecraft Java Edition. Previously, only Bedrock Edition gave you the option to send friend requests and add friends to the game. This ...

Mojang has dropped the seventh snapshot for Minecraft Java Edition 26.2, and it is one of the most feature-rich builds. The highlight of this snapshot is the long-awaited Friends List for Java Edition ...

Minecraft Java Edition is 17 years old. For most of that time, playing with a friend meant setting up a server or hoping you shared a LAN. Bedrock Edition solved this years ago. Java never did – until ...

Discover various ways to enjoy Minecraft multiplayer with friends, from local LAN play to online servers and Mojang-hosted Minecraft Realms. Explore different setups like free server hosting with ...

Minecraft Realms is probably the best way to enjoy the world in a multiplayer setting. These Realms are subscription-based, letting you join others' worlds without losing connection and game progress.