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 Edition in that regard.
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Minecraft Java adds friends list and peer-to-peer play

Easier connections: The new Friends List lets Java Edition players add friends, see their status, and join games directly, reducing reliance on external servers. Peer-to-peer play: Players can now ...
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Minecraft Removes Peer-to-Peer Multiplayer Support in First 26.2 Pre-Release Build

Minecraft 26.2 Pre-Release 1 removes peer-to-peer multiplayer support. Mojang Studios states that the feature was not ready for release and requires further stability. Friends list support will remain ...

Minecraft puts its Java multiplayer test on hold: "The experience wasn't what we wanted"

The new Minecraft Java Edition 26.2 pre-release build removes peer-to-peer multiplayer connections, but the friends list will ...

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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How to Play Minecraft For Free on PC, Mac, PS5, and Xbox

Minecraft is a phenomenon that continues to take the world by storm even 12 years after its full release. Selling over 238,000,000 copies worldwide, the game is just as captivating an experience now ...