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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Minecraft Java adds friends list and peer-to-peer play

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 ...
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Minecraft pulls multiplayer from Java Edition for Chaos Cubed update

Mojang is scaling back expectations for its next major Minecraft update. The studio recently confirmed a significant feature ...

Minecraft's servers are down, locking players out of the game for hours

Minecraft players are finding themselves locked out of their accounts when they boot up the game, thanks to pesky server ...

Minecraft Removes Peer-to-Peer Multiplayer Support in First 26.2 Pre-Release Build

Learn how Minecraft 26.2 Pre-Release 1 removes peer-to-peer multiplayer support while keeping the friends list and focuses on ...
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Minecraft Java Just Fixed the Most Annoying Part of Playing With Friends

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 ...
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Minecraft Live 2026 Returns to Convention Stage at TwitchCon: LEGO Dungeons II Set Revealed

Minecraft Live 2026 returned to a physical convention stage at TwitchCon Rotterdam, the first live broadcast from a convention since MINECON 2016. The LEGO Group revealed set 21591, The Twisted Warden ...