There are three ways to play multiplayer in "Minecraft: Java Edition," two of which are free. You can join a public "Minecraft: Java" server, or if you're willing to put in some work, create one of ...

For an open-world sandbox game released over a decade ago, Minecraft has amassed an incredible number of active players. At its core, Minecraft is a survival game where players survive and thrive in ...

Considering that it was introduced more than ten years ago, the open-world sandpit game Minecraft has a surprisingly high number of active users. Minecraft is mostly a survival game where players must ...

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++. Each ...

Creating, exploring, and taking on monsters in "Minecraft" is a uniquely immersive and boundless experience, but entering a world with friends is even more fun than going at it solo because you can ...

The popularity and ubiquity of Minecraft have waned slightly in the almost 15 years since its initial release, but no […] ...

Natalie (She/Her) is a writer and game design enthusiast hailing from way-too-sunny Los Angeles. She loves to dissect game narrative and analyze mechanics, but she doesn’t even want to think about how ...

Minecraft is one of the most popular games in the world. One of the biggest reasons for its popularity is the fact that it offers users to play with their friends ...

“I can put it down whenever I want.” — Every Minecraft user ever You might have a pre-teen in your household who can show you everything you could possibly want to know about Minecraft, but I’m just ...

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 stay ...

Minecraft comes in two versions that are purchased separately and are not interchangeable. Deciding which version is right for you can be a daunting experience, but we’ll try to make it easy for you.