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.

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.

Why is my Realm not letting me join? When trying to play Minecraft: Java Edition Realms, and you’re unable to join a Realm, it could be that you’re using an older game version.

Minecraft provides the player with an option to host a server that can run 24/7 even when the player is not active. The player will have complete control and customisation powers over this server.

"Minecraft" offers cross-platform play for both versions of the game — Bedrock and Java — but you can only play with users who own the same version.