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 ...

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 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 ...

Minecraft Java vs. Bedrock: A full breakdown of Minecraft's two major versions and which one you should buy

Minecraft: Java Edition is the original version of the game for computers, while Bedrock is a newer version available on nearly every device.