The first Minecraft 26.2 pre-release is here for Java Edition, but there's some bad news if you've been taking advantage of the sandbox game's new peer-to-peer multiplayer, which was implemented in a ...

Mojang is currently working on the next major Minecraft content update, Chaos Cubed, and that means public testing is ongoing via the snapshot system. The latest update to the Minecraft Java Edition ...

Major multiplayer upgrade: Java Edition’s beta now includes a Friends List and peer-to-peer joining, features long available in Bedrock Edition. Chaos Cubed focus: The upcoming update introduces ...

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 Java Edition is finally getting a native Friends List and peer-to-peer multiplayer, letting players join each other’s worlds without setting up a server, Realms, or relying on third-party ...

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Double Fine Productions and Xbox Game Studios released Kiln on April 23, and the oddball multiplayer game is a riot. It's unlike any other multiplayer game I've played this year and actively ...

How does multiplayer work in Subnautica 2? There's one feature that Subnautica fans have been asking for since the first game was released, and with the early access release of Subnautica 2, it's ...

Many players enjoy multiplayer games without voice chat because they play late at night, don't use a mic, or simply prefer text and pings over constant talking. The good news is that modern online ...

Multiplayer games 2026 are shaping up to deliver ambitious co-op video games across every major platform, from PC to PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X/S, and Nintendo Switch 2. Developers are leaning into ...

'Marvel Cosmic Invasion' was one of a dozen fantastic multiplayer games in 2025. Here we are at the end of another year, wondering what the best multiplayer games of 2025 are, and I’ll tell you what: ...