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Minecraft Java finally lets you invite friends to single-player worlds

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

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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How to play Minecraft Java multiplayer using peer-to-peer option

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

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 ...
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Minecraft Java introduces Friends List and Peer-to-Peer gameplay in latest snapshot

The latest Minecraft Java snapshot is out now, and it introduces an array of new items and ambient entities like music discs. Apart from these, the developers have added a new Friends List and Peer-to ...

Minecraft Chaos Cubed Update Release Date Revealed at Minecraft Live May 2026

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