The Minecraft peer-to-peer Java Edition update adds a new way to connect, and a friends list feature that makes keeping track ...

17 years after launching into early access, Minecraft Java finally has a friends list, allowing easier multiplayer in local ...

Minecraft 26.2 Snapshot 7 arrived for Minecraft Java, and finally it's making playing with friends simpler with a Friends ...

Jack Peachey is a features writer who's worked at Dualshockers and Game Rant. An animation nerd, his favourite games don't have a genre in common as much as they all have pretty pictures. When not ...

Minecraft Java and Bedrock edition launched on PC in 2022, bringing the two main versions of the game to a mutual launcher. But even with the two games living happily as one, it can be a bit confusing ...

In 2026, AI-powered platforms are enabling Minecraft players to create complex mods, datapacks, and commands entirely from plain-English descriptions. Tools like CreativeMode and Kodari handle all ...

James Ratcliff joined GameRant in 2022 as a Gaming News Writer. In 2023, James was offered a chance to become an occasional feature writer for different games and then a Senior Author in 2025. He is a ...

Minecraft comes in two versions that are purchased separately and are not interchangeable. Deciding which version is right for you can be a daunting experience, but we’ll try to make it easy for you.