One of the longest-running divides in the Minecraft community is the one between Java and Bedrock. Java is the original version of the game, while Bedrock is the Microsoft-funded rewrite in C++. Each ...

Once you are in control of one of these private networks, you will be able to manage things like the time of day in the game, the map layout, and who gets to play with you. Some popular examples of ...

If you have either of the Bedrock Realms subscriptions, here's how to make a world. Step 1: Select Play. Step 2: Select Create New. Step 3: Select Create New World. Step 4: Configure the world. Step 5 ...

“I can put it down whenever I want.” — Every Minecraft user ever You might have a pre-teen in your household who can show you everything you could possibly want to know about Minecraft, but I’m just ...

One of the most unique parts of Minecraft is that there are two completely different versions of the game being maintained by Mojang. The original version of the title, now known as Java Edition, was ...

Natalie (She/Her) is a writer and game design enthusiast hailing from way-too-sunny Los Angeles. She loves to dissect game narrative and analyze mechanics, but she doesn’t even want to think about how ...

How do you host a Minecraft server? You like Minecraft, but you don't want to play with people you don't know. It's understandable: you can tell your friends to "eff off" a lot more comfortably than a ...

It's not an option I would recommend too much in the long run, because to play, that person will have to be connected and with the server running at all times. In other words, every time you want to ...

GameSpot may get a commission from retail offers. There are literally thousands of Minecraft servers to join right now. Whether you want a friendly community playing the vanilla Minecraft experience, ...

The Bedrock Edition of Minecraft is playable with friends using peer-to-peer online multiplayer, where you can join your friends’ active sessions for free. But if you want a server that will stay ...