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

Minecraft Java Edition players won't always need to host or rent servers for multiplayer soon, as Mojang is adding the option ...

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 ...

GameSpot may get a commission from retail offers. How do you play with your friends in Minecraft? It all depends which version of the game you're playing, as it's one of the many Java vs. Bedrock ...

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The Minecraft landscape in 2026 is more fragmented and dynamic than ever, with Earth SMPs like EarthMC evolving into massive, player-driven geopolitical simulations while the gap between Bedrock and ...

Mojang has dropped some huge news for Minecraft Java players - especially those that love to mod. While the modding scene is already thriving in Minecraft, it's not as accessible as you'd expect for ...

Minecraft supports cross-platform play, but only in its Bedrock Edition, which connects players across consoles, mobile, Chromebook, and Windows. Java Edition remains limited to PC, Mac, and Linux, ...

Looking ahead: The first official visual upgrade in Minecraft's 16-year history was released last June for Bedrock Edition players. However, the original Java version has a long road ahead of it ...

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While there are plenty of tips and tricks for what to do within Minecraft, not many people talk about how to boost performance. Classic Minecraft Java Edition can get bogged down by shaders and ...