Minecraft's Java Edition has long been the go-to for PC players, owing to how moddable it is in comparison to its Bedrock counterpart. However, getting a clean multiplayer experience has long ...

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 ...

To add friends in Minecraft Java Edition, you first need to download Minecraft 26.2 snapshot 7, since this feature first dropped in that snapshot. If you are reading this at a later date, the feature ...

Emotes were added to Minecraft in the 1.16 update. Many games feature an emote system and Mojang decided to go ahead and hop on that bandwagon. They're a small feature in most games but they are very ...

OpenFriend is an independent, community-built project. It is not developed, endorsed, supported, sponsored, certified, or otherwise officially connected to Microsoft ...

As you balance your language arts unit on 'Wonder' with a steady modding hobby, the 2026 Minecraft ecosystem offers a more secure and user-friendly path than ever before. By leveraging the latest ...

Fabric is a lightweight and modular modding framework for Minecraft designed to provide fast updates, strong performance, and flexible compatibility. It allows developers and players to enjoy mods ...

GameSpot may receive revenue from affiliate and advertising partnerships for sharing this content and from purchases through links. By default, you’re given a basic skin for your character in ...

As of May 2026, the line between console, mobile, and PC gaming has blurred further, especially for blocky favorites like Roblox and Minecraft. With cross-play now a standard expectation and ...

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