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.

Minecraft 1.21.1 debuted for Java Edition on August 8, 2024, as a hotfix update to fix a few critical exploits that were being used to intentionally crash multiplayer servers.

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

We show you how you can play Minecraft Cross-Platform between Windows PC and Xbox and invite your friends to play.

Here's how you can extend your enjoyment of "Minecraft" even further by installing add-ons in Java Edition and mods in Bedrock Edition.