Minecraft puts its Java multiplayer test on hold: "The experience wasn't what we wanted"

The new Minecraft Java Edition 26.2 pre-release build removes peer-to-peer multiplayer connections, but the friends list will ...
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All of Mojang's games, including Minecraft Java, will now require a Microsoft account

It took a while, but you'll soon need a Microsoft account to play any of Mojang's games. Minecraft developer Mojang has announced that a Microsoft account will be required to play its various games ...