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 ...

Major multiplayer upgrade: Minecraft Java Edition Snapshot 7 introduces a Friends List and direct peer-to-peer world joining, ending the need for private servers in many cases. Bedrock parity boost: ...

Heads-up those playing Minecraft on 32-bit Windows (and other operating systems): the game will soon drop your OS support. The latest Minecraft snapshot now requires a 64-bit operating system. If you ...

In context: For those who have played Minecraft for years, it's the gift that keeps on giving. Its vibrant modding community continuously crafts new content and features while the folks over at Mojang ...

Minecraft: Java Edition is the original version of the game for computers, while Bedrock is a newer version available on nearly every device.