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.

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Play with friends using a server in Minecraft's Java Edition (Image via Mojang) However, to play multiplayer without a Realm subscription, you need to join a public server in the game.

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

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

A Minecraft private server allows you to join up with your buddies online without having to worry about other players ruining all the fun.

Minecraft Java Edition players can only cross-play with people on the same version, which is relegated to PC, Mac, and Linux.

Minecraft bedrock beta version To get into the Minecraft beta on Bedrock edition on PC, you'll need to follow these steps: Go to the Microsoft Store app and search for the Insider app.

Mojang Studios have announced the Minecraft PC Bundle, a package deal that will give Xbox Game Pass for PC users access to both the Java Edition and the Bedrock Edition of Minecraft.

Minecraft Dungeons doesn't have cross-play support yet — but this easy glitch breaks down the wall between Xbox and PC.