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 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 ...

The sandbox roleplay landscape is shifting under our feet in May 2026, with new Roblox experiences like Roville offering Bloxburg-like depth without the paywall, while Minecraft Java servers are ...

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The Minecraft Chaos Cubed update has just landed on the Java side of the sandbox game, and I'm already eager to see what the wealth of inventive Minecraft creators and modders can do with its ...

There was plenty of Minecraft news to go around during Saturday's Minecraft Live March 2026 showcase. The next big update is coming early next week, offering something big in a tiny package. Tiny ...

Mojang Studios and Merlin Entertainment are teaming up to open an official Minecraft theme park, which they’ve appropriately named Minecraft World. Announced earlier today during the Minecraft Live ...

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