Ways to play Minecraft Java Edition with friends (2022) If players want to join forces and explore the world of Minecraft with others, there are a few different ways to do it.

The "Minecraft: Java Edition" is the classic version of "Minecraft" still updated in tandem with the Bedrock version. It is available on Mac, PC, and Linux with its own siloed Realms cross play.

Minecraft servers often run special events to spice up gameplay. These events can include fun mini-games, with some of the most popular being Spleef, Parkour, TNT Run, Dropper, Hide and Seek, and ...

The Java edition, which was the original Minecraft release, is seen by some as the superior offering on PC for its larger servers and offering of modes, but due to it being coded on Java, this ...

For those using Minecraft’s Java Edition, you’ll need to purchase a Realm from the Minecraft website. Keep in mind that Bedrock Edition players cannot play on the same servers as Java players.

Mojang has announced that 'Minecraft' - both Java Edition and Bedrock Edition - will join Xbox Game Pass for PC in November.

If you missed your chance the first time around, Mojang has allowed more players to redeem their free copy of Minecraft on Windows 10 if they already own the Java Edition.