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's servers are down, locking players out of the game for hours

Minecraft players are finding themselves locked out of their accounts when they boot up the game, thanks to pesky server ...
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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 ...
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Minecraft pulls multiplayer from Java Edition for Chaos Cubed update

Mojang is scaling back expectations for its next major Minecraft update. The studio recently confirmed a significant feature ...

Minecraft Removes Peer-to-Peer Multiplayer Support in First 26.2 Pre-Release Build

Learn how Minecraft 26.2 Pre-Release 1 removes peer-to-peer multiplayer support while keeping the friends list and focuses on ...
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How to host a Minecraft Realms server

The Bedrock Edition of Minecraft is playable with friends using peer-to-peer online multiplayer, where you can join your friends’ active sessions for free. But if you want a server that will stay ...

Minecraft 26.2 pre-release 1 patch notes: Sulfur Cube changes, bug fixes, and more

Minecraft Java Edition 26.2 enters its pre-release phase with the first build focusing on bug fixes for the upcoming Chaos ...