GameSpot may get a commission from retail offers. How do you play with your friends in Minecraft? It all depends which version of the game you're playing, as it's one of the many Java vs. Bedrock ...

"Minecraft" offers cross-platform gameplay for both editions of the game, but in different ways. If you're playing "Minecraft: Bedrock Edition," you can play with Windows, PlayStation, Xbox, Switch, ...

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 ...

First, let’s explain what we mean by “adding friends.” You can add another player or players to your game world to experience the title together. The easiest way of doing so is by getting the Realms ...

Minecraft is an excellent game to play by yourself, but it’s even more fun to play with friends. Getting set up to play with friends, though, can be confusing. Fear not, we’ve got you covered. Here’s ...

There are three ways to play multiplayer in Minecraft: Java Edition, two of which are free. You can join a public server, create your own, or purchase a Minecraft Realm. If your friends are on the ...

So, how does a player join another's private world? They can join friends on Minecraft Pocket Edition and Bedrock, hop on a LAN server (Java), or connect to a realm. Here's an overview of what is to ...

Running a single-player world on a Minecraft server offers the same experience as local play. However, one of the main ...

Minecraft is a great game to play with friends, and you can cross-play with them no matter the platform, as long as you have the same version. This means that if you own the Java Edition of Minecraft, ...