Minecraft's Java Edition has long been the go-to for PC players, owing to how moddable it is in comparison to its Bedrock counterpart. However, getting a clean multiplayer experience has long ...

Emotes were added to Minecraft in the 1.16 update. Many games feature an emote system and Mojang decided to go ahead and hop on that bandwagon. They're a small feature in most games but they are very ...

Mojang recently released a brand new friends list feature for Minecraft Java Edition. Previously, only Bedrock Edition gave you the option to send friend requests and add friends to the game. This ...

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For long-time Minecraft veterans, the gap between a grand architectural vision and a competitive PvP edge often felt like a technical chasm. But in 2026, that divide has collapsed. With the release of ...

17 years after launching into early access, Minecraft Java finally has a friends list, allowing easier multiplayer in local worlds.

Adrian has been writing, critiquing, and thinking about games since he first picked up an N64 controller many years ago. These days he writes reviews, news, and features for Game Rant and believes ...

LEGO reveals an eye-catching set based on the recently announced Minecraft Dungeons 2 RPG, marking the 18th addition to this evergreen theme in 2026. An 81-year-old YouTuber streaming Minecraft in ...

Microsoft’s $2.5-billion purchase of “Minecraft” brought the wildly popular block-building and adventure game to new players across multiple platforms. Microsoft expanded the game beyond Xbox, added ...

For many players, the main draw to play on Minecraft Java is the ability to change things and host them however they want. These changes alone make up a huge draw for the gameplay. However, when you ...

Minecraft Java Edition is finally getting a native Friends List and peer-to-peer multiplayer, letting players join each other’s worlds without setting up a server, Realms, or relying on third-party ...

Minecraft can be a daunting game. Aside from a nearly endless world to explore, you'll encounter dozens of deadly enemies, hundreds of craftable items, and several mechanics that are never properly ...