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Minecraft Java adds friends list and peer-to-peer play

Java multiplayer upgrade: Snapshot 7 introduces a Friends List and peer-to-peer world joining to Minecraft: Java Edition, features long available in Bedrock. Server-free play: Players can now invite ...

Minecraft 26.2 update gets seventh snapshot: Friend-list system, multiplayer support and other changes coming to the game

Minecraft maker Mojang Studios has rolled out the seventh snapshot for its 26.2 update this week. The latest drop includes a built-in Friends List sys.
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Why SMP Servers Still Dominate Minecraft Multiplayer in 2026

Minecraft has changed a lot since its early days, but one thing has stayed surprisingly consistent. Survival Multiplayer, better known as SMP, continues to be one of the most popular ways to ...

Minecraft Removes Peer-to-Peer Multiplayer Support in First 26.2 Pre-Release Build

Learn how Minecraft 26.2 Pre-Release 1 removes peer-to-peer multiplayer support while keeping the friends list and focuses on ...