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

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

Minecraft Java Edition players won't always need to host or rent servers for multiplayer soon, as Mojang is adding the option ...

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Overview Minecraft features full cross-platform compatibility, allowing PC, console, and mobile players to seamlessly connect ...

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: ...