Minecraft can be played both over the internet as well as on local area networks on Java Edition. (Image via Mojang) In Minecraft: Java Edition, players will have to decide whether they want to ...

The simple yet limitless game of "Minecraft" has millions of players, so it's easy to find friends to play with. However, it's not always clear how to play multiplayer with your friends. How you play ...

In Minecraft Java Edition, players can either jump into a world on their own and explore it, or they can join their friends in a multiplayer world and play together.

How to play multiplayer on Minecraft Java in 2023 Any user with a Mojang account on which they have purchased the game may access Minecraft's large range of servers.

Minecraft: Java Edition LAN setup If you’re looking to quickly set up a world for friends who are in the same room as you, look no further than setting up a LAN game.

Best of all, this multiplayer mode has cross-platform (or crossplay) functionality, meaning that it doesn't matter what system you play "Minecraft" on — you can play with friends on any system.

Minecraft: Java Edition is the original version of the game, and is great for installing mods and playing on big multiplayer servers. Meanwhile, Minecraft: Bedrock Edition is great if you want to ...