How to add friends in Minecraft Java (Image via Mojang Studios) Minecraft has been rising in popularity for over 15 years with millions of players worldwide.

In Minecraft Java Edition, players can either jump into a world on their own and explore it, or they can join their friends in a multiplayer world and play together.

You can add friends in "Minecraft" through their Microsoft account's gamertag, regardless of which platform they use to play the game.

Here's everything you need to know about Minecraft Realms, including how to set one up for you and your friends.

We show you how you can play Minecraft Cross-Platform between Windows PC and Xbox and invite your friends to play.

"Minecraft" offers cross-platform play for both versions of the game - Bedrock and Java - but you can only play with users who own the same version.

"Minecraft" offers cross-platform play for both versions of the game - Bedrock and Java - but you can only play with users who own the same version.