Mojang has a fresh Minecraft content update landing in just a few days, but ahead of it, it is making some changes to how it identifies each version of the game. Since the official launch of Minecraft ...

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

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

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 ...

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 ...