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

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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Major multiplayer upgrade: Java Edition’s beta now includes a Friends List and peer-to-peer joining, features long available in Bedrock Edition. Chaos Cubed focus: The upcoming update introduces ...

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GameSpot may get a commission from retail offers. Minecraft will soon add the ability to leash together mobs to each other or objects, opening up new possibilities for how players engage with the game ...

GameSpot may get a commission from retail offers. While you may be limited to which version of Minecraft you can play based on the device you're using, there are some important differences between ...

The Tiny Takeover patch is here, introducing adorable new baby versions of mobs with updated visuals and audio, plus a new flower that can stop baby mobs from aging up. Below, we've got a summary of ...