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 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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Minecraft Chaos Cubed update release date revealed for June 16

Mojang have revealed that the Chaos Cubed update is set for release on June 16th, bringing with it a bunch of new content and ...
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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 ...

Minecraft 26.2 update gets seventh snapshot: Friend-list system, multiplayer support and other changes coming to the game

Mojang Studios has released Minecraft 26.2 Snapshot 7, introducing a built-in Friends List and peer-to-peer multiplayer, allowing direct in-game connections without external servers. This update also ...
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Minecraft 26.2 Snapshot 6 Makes Sulfur Caves More Chaotic

The latest snapshot of Minecraft version 26.2 has arrived, bringing along new features as well as changes for Sulfur Cubes. The cubes, which used to be little round blobs that were just lying around ...
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How to Add Friends in Minecraft: Complete Step-by-Step Guide 2026

Overview Minecraft features full cross-platform compatibility, allowing PC, console, and mobile players to seamlessly connect ...