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Minecraft Java adds friends list and peer-to-peer play

Java multiplayer upgrade: Snapshot 7 introduces a Friends List and peer-to-peer world joining to Minecraft: Java Edition, features long available in Bedrock. Server-free play: Players can now invite ...
GamingOnLinux

Minecraft Java finally gets a Friends List and Peer-to-Peer multiplayer

Minecraft 26.2 Snapshot 7 arrived for Minecraft Java, and finally it's making playing with friends simpler with a Friends ...
Neowin

No sequel or free-to-play plans for Minecraft, Mojang confirms

Even after 15 years, Minecraft will remain a buy-to-own experience, according to Mojang, which sees no pressure to increase monetization. It has been a pretty big weekend for Mojang, revealing the ...
PC World

Minecraft’s Java version will require a Microsoft account to play

Mojang said late Wednesday that the legacy, PC-centric Java version of Minecraft will now require a Microsoft account, a decision Microsoft says it’s making for security reasons and to ensure future ...