How to add friends in Minecraft Java (Image via Mojang Studios) Minecraft has been rising in popularity for over 15 years with millions of players worldwide.

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.

You can add friends in "Minecraft" through their Microsoft account's gamertag, regardless of which platform they use to play the game.

This means that Java players can only play with other Java players, and the same goes for Bedrock. In order to play with friends on Java Edition, you'll need to be part of a server.