GameSpot may get a commission from retail offers. How do you play with your friends in Minecraft? It all depends which version of the game you're playing, as it's one of the many Java vs. Bedrock ...

There are three ways to play multiplayer in Minecraft: Java Edition, two of which are free. You can join a public server, create your own, or purchase a Minecraft Realm. If your friends are on the ...

The Minecraft landscape in 2026 is more fragmented and dynamic than ever, with Earth SMPs like EarthMC evolving into massive, player-driven geopolitical simulations while the gap between Bedrock and ...

Minecraft players on the game’s Java version who’ve had to deal with communications from frustrating people in multiplayer lobbies finally have a way to solve that problem. The latest pre-release ...