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

What’s new: Snapshot 26.2 adds a Friends List and peer-to-peer multiplayer to Minecraft Java, aligning it more closely with Bedrock Edition’s social tools. Why it matters: Players can connect directly ...

In the spring of 2026, the sandbox gaming world is buzzing with unprecedented creative energy. Minecraft has seen a fresh wave of community mods that breathe new life into the 16-year-old classic, ...

Minecraft Java Edition is finally getting a native Friends List and peer-to-peer multiplayer, letting players join each other’s worlds without setting up a server, Realms, or relying on third-party ...

Minecraft Java’s Friends List brings easier invites, peer-to-peer worlds, and privacy choices. Here is why this small feature ...