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Minecraft Java Edition is finally getting a native Friends List and peer-to-peer multiplayer, letting players join each other’s worlds without setting up a server, Realms, or relying on third-party ...

The Minecraft peer-to-peer Java Edition update adds a new way to connect, and a friends list feature that makes keeping track ...

In 2026, AI-powered platforms are enabling Minecraft players to create complex mods, datapacks, and commands entirely from plain-English descriptions. Tools like CreativeMode and Kodari handle all ...

Recent updates to Litematica and NuclearCraft: Neoteric bring performance boosts, stability fixes, and new tools for managing massive Minecraft builds. When paired with performance mods, these ...

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Microsoft’s $2.5-billion purchase of “Minecraft” brought the wildly popular block-building and adventure game to new players across multiple platforms. Microsoft expanded the game beyond Xbox, added ...

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