One of the longest-running divides in the Minecraft community is the one between Java and Bedrock. Java is the original version of the game, while Bedrock is the Microsoft-funded rewrite in C++.

The Bedrock Edition of Minecraft is playable with friends using peer-to-peer online multiplayer, where you can join your friends’ active sessions for free. But if you want a server that will ...

Discover various ways to enjoy Minecraft multiplayer with friends, from local LAN play to online servers and Mojang-hosted Minecraft Realms. Explore different setups like free server hosting with ...

New to Minecraft? Here's all you need to know about the difference between Bedrock and Java, and how it affects you.

Minecraft Java or Bedrock multiplayer As mentioned above, multiplayer is handled differently between the two versions of Minecraft.

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 ...

Kids love Minecraft. The procedurally generated survive-and-create game hides nothing more objectionable than some creepy monsters, but its multiplayer frontiers can get a bit more grimey.