To add friends in Minecraft Java Edition, you first need to download Minecraft 26.2 snapshot 7, since this feature first dropped in that snapshot. If you are reading this at a later date, the feature ...

GameSpot may receive revenue from affiliate and advertising partnerships for sharing this content and from purchases through links. By default, you’re given a basic skin for your character in ...

Mojang recently released a brand new friends list feature for Minecraft Java Edition. Previously, only Bedrock Edition gave you the option to send friend requests and add friends to the game. This ...

Mojang has officially announced Minecraft's Chaos Cubed update, set for release on June 16, 2026. This highly anticipated update introduces the new Sulfur Caves biome with unique blocks like Sulfur ...

We've rounded up all of the best Minecraft texture packs for both Java and Bedrock ...

Java multiplayer upgrade: Snapshot 7 introduces a Friends List and peer-to-peer world joining to Minecraft: Java Edition, features long available in Bedrock. Server-free play: Players can now invite ...

For many players, the main draw to play on Minecraft Java is the ability to change things and host them however they want. These changes alone make up a huge draw for the gameplay. However, when you ...

Minecraft's 26.2 Pre-Release 5 update includes a change that makes it impossible to use commands to cheat in the game's ...

Mojang Studios will release a native Switch 2 version of Minecraft in 2026, the developer announced. Vibrant Visuals is Minecraft ‘s biggest visual graphics update to date, and it’ll come enabled as ...

Minecraft's Java Edition has long been the go-to for PC players, owing to how moddable it is in comparison to its Bedrock counterpart. However, getting a clean multiplayer experience has long ...

GameSpot may receive revenue from affiliate and advertising partnerships for sharing this content and from purchases through links. Today, Nintendo announced that Minecraft will be coming to Switch 2 ...