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 ...

Minecraft Java finally has a multiplayer peer-to-peer feature, allowing you to easily play with your friends on your single-player worlds. This option was in Bedrock Edition for several years, and has ...

Mojang has released Minecraft Java Edition 26.2 Snapshot 7. A new Friends List makes connecting with players easier. Players can now open singleplayer worlds to online multiplayer directly. New music, ...

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"Minecraft" is a sandbox game tailor-made to play with friends. When playing with friends, you can collaborate on a big building project, roleplay epic storylines, or simply show off your character's ...

Minecraft 26.2 Chaos Cubed update releases on June 16, 2026, with Sulfur Caves, Sulfur Cube mobs, geysers, new blocks, and friends list.