Minecraft's servers are down, locking players out of the game for hours

Minecraft players are finding themselves locked out of their accounts when they boot up the game, thanks to pesky server ...

Minecraft puts its Java multiplayer test on hold: "The experience wasn't what we wanted"

The new Minecraft Java Edition 26.2 pre-release build removes peer-to-peer multiplayer connections, but the friends list will ...
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Microsoft: Khonsari ransomware hits self-hosted Minecraft servers

Microsoft urges admins of self-hosted Minecraft servers to upgrade to the latest release to defend against Khonsari ransomware attacks exploiting the critical Log4Shell security vulnerability. Mojang ...

Minecraft Java just got two massive multiplayer features we've all wanted for years

The latest Minecraft Snapshot brings two huge multiplayer features to Java Edition, finally giving it parity with Bedrock ...
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May 2026 rankings showcase top Minecraft survival servers

InsanityCraft, ManaCube, and BlossomCraft feature prominently in May 2026’s survival server rankings from multiple platforms. Lists compiled from live player counts and community votes emphasize the ...
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How to play multiplayer in Minecraft, using either a public server or one you create yourself

The simple yet limitless game of Minecraft has millions of players, so it's easy to find friends to play with. However, it's not always clear how to play multiplayer with your friends. How you play ...