17 years after launching into early access, Minecraft Java finally has a friends list, allowing easier multiplayer in local worlds.

The new Minecraft Java Edition 26.2 pre-release build removes peer-to-peer multiplayer connections, but the friends list will ...

Minecraft Java finally has a multiplayer peer-to-peer feature, allowing you to easily play with your friends on your single-player worlds. This option was in Bedrock Edition for several years, and has ...

Easier connections: The new Friends List lets Java Edition players add friends, see their status, and join games directly, reducing reliance on external servers. Peer-to-peer play: Players can now ...

Minecraft 26.2 Chaos Cubed update releases on June 16, 2026, with Sulfur Caves, Sulfur Cube mobs, geysers, new blocks, and friends list.