Ways to play Minecraft Java Edition with friends (2022) If players want to join forces and explore the world of Minecraft with others, there are a few different ways to do it.

Those wishing to add friends in Minecraft can do so fairly easily with just a bit of menu navigation. Here's everything that you need to know!

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

You can play Minecraft solo, but it's much more fun with friends. Here's how to play multiplayer in Minecraft: Java Edition.

Minecraft Realms Plus is the official subscription-based server host for Bedrock Minecraft, whereas Minecraft Realms: Java Edition is the Java version.

When enjoying a Minecraft world in singleplayer, it's possible to invite friends to make it multiplayer. However, the Java and Bedrock editions of the game differ in the way this is accomplished.

Now, you can click Add friends and send an invite to them. The players who accept your invitation will become your cross-platform friends on Minecraft.