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 ...

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 ...

“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 ...

Why crossplay matters: Java and Bedrock editions can’t connect natively, splitting friends across platforms. Crossplay tools like GeyserMC bridge that gap. How GeyserMC works: It acts as a proxy, ...

Eaglercraft brings Minecraft Java Edition to your browser, letting you host or join servers without a traditional client. With the right setup, you can build smooth multiplayer experiences for small ...

Minecraft players on the game’s Java version who’ve had to deal with communications from frustrating people in multiplayer lobbies finally have a way to solve that problem. The latest pre-release ...

The number of Minecraft multiplayer servers out there is nearly endless, though some are certainly preferable to others. Furthermore, thanks to strides made by the community and cross-platform ...

Mojang's new Minecraft Java 1.21.9 update is out, and players can enhance their experience with OptiFine. This guide details how to safely download and install OptiFine, even if a stable 1.21.9 ...

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 ...