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

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

The number of Minecraft multiplayer servers out there is nearly endless, though some are certainly preferable to others. Furthermore, thanks to strides made by the community and cross-platform ...

Creating, exploring, and taking on monsters in "Minecraft" is a uniquely immersive and boundless experience, but entering a world with friends is even more fun than going at it solo because you can ...

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 ...

Once you are in control of one of these private networks, you will be able to manage things like the time of day in the game, the map layout, and who gets to play with you. Some popular examples of ...

Mojang has released the first release candidate for Minecraft Java Edition 1.21.9, aiming for a smooth official launch. This ...

The Bedrock Edition of Minecraft is playable with friends using peer-to-peer online multiplayer, where you can join your friends’ active sessions for free. But if you want a server that will stay ...

Minecraft: Windows 10 Edition Beta is essentially a port of the Pocket Edition, released for Windows phones way back in 2014. Don't let the word "pocket" fool you — most of the same features found in ...

Minecraft: Java Edition is the legacy PC version of Minecraft and often gets updates at different times than other versions. The 1.16.5 update is the latest release and is currently rolling out to the ...

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