Stephen is an avid Nintendo, Indie, and retro gamer of 30 years who dabbles in Xbox, mainly in the form of binge sessions of Overwatch. He's a history buff, an aspiring writer of short fiction, and a ...

17 years after launching into early access, Minecraft Java finally has a friends list, allowing easier multiplayer in local worlds.

Have you ever dreamed of creating your own Minecraft world where you and your friends can explore, build, and battle together—on your terms? Maybe you’ve tried joining public servers, only to find ...

Overview Minecraft features full cross-platform compatibility, allowing PC, console, and mobile players to seamlessly connect ...

Minecraft Java and Bedrock edition launched on PC in 2022, bringing the two main versions of the game to a mutual launcher. But even with the two games living happily as one, it can be a bit confusing ...

James Ratcliff joined Game Rant in 2022 as a Gaming News Writer. In 2023, James was offered a chance to become an occasional feature writer for different games and then a Senior Author in 2025. He is ...

Mojang is scaling back expectations for its next major Minecraft update. The studio recently confirmed a significant feature ...

Minecraft: Java Edition is the original version of the game for computers, while Bedrock is a newer version available on nearly every device.

GameSpot may receive revenue from affiliate and advertising partnerships for sharing this content and from purchases through links. You can play Minecraft just about anywhere–PC, consoles, and mobile ...

How do you get a Minecraft cape? You've heard rumors, whispers of a mythical piece of cloth that adorns the shoulders of the most elite Minecraft players. Word on the block (sigh) is that capes also ...

Minecraft players can customize their games using a plethora of add-ons or mods, depending on which version they’re playing. Players on Bedrock Edition will primarily use add-ons, which can be ...

GameSpot may receive revenue from affiliate and advertising partnerships for sharing this content and from purchases through links. While you may be limited to which version of Minecraft you can play ...