"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.

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

First, let’s explain what we mean by “adding friends.” You can add another player or players to your game world to experience the title together. The easiest way of doing so is by getting the Realms ...

One of the longest-running divides in the Minecraft community is the one between Java and Bedrock. Java is the original version of the game, while Bedrock is the Microsoft-funded rewrite in C++. Each ...

Even if you want to play a match or co-op in a PC game, it's hard to tell the opponent who wants to play multiplayer to buy the game software. With the free Windows software ' Universal Split Screen ' ...

GameSpot may get a commission from retail offers. While you may be limited to which version of Minecraft you can play based on the device you're using, there are some important differences between ...