Minecraft Java just got two massive multiplayer features we've all wanted for years

The latest Minecraft Snapshot brings two huge multiplayer features to Java Edition, finally giving it parity with Bedrock ...

Minecraft Java Edition will finally let you party up with your pals, without the need for mods

The Minecraft peer-to-peer Java Edition update adds a new way to connect, and a friends list feature that makes keeping track ...
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Minecraft Java tests friends list and peer-to-peer multiplayer

Major multiplayer upgrade: Minecraft Java Edition Snapshot 7 introduces a Friends List and direct peer-to-peer world joining, ending the need for private servers in many cases. Bedrock parity boost: ...
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Minecraft Java and Bedrock - what you need to know

Minecraft Java and Bedrock edition launched on PC in 2022, bringing the two main versions of the game to a mutual launcher. But even with the two games living happily as one, it can be a bit confusing ...
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Minecraft: All the Different Versions Explained

Jake is a writer from the United Kingdom. With a focus on first-person shooters, RPGs, and achievement hunting, writing about the gaming industry comes naturally and is a real point of pride. Outside ...
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Minecraft Gives Update on Vibrant Visuals for Java Edition

James Ratcliff joined GameRant in 2022 as a Gaming News Writer. In 2023, James was offered a chance to become an occasional feature writer for different games and then a Senior Author in 2025. He is a ...