Minecraft 26.2 update gets seventh snapshot: Friend-list system, multiplayer support and other changes coming to the game

Mojang Studios has released Minecraft 26.2 Snapshot 7, introducing a built-in Friends List and peer-to-peer multiplayer, ...
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Mojang tests friends list and peer-to-peer play in Minecraft Java

Simplified friend access: Players can now search, add, and join friends directly from a new Friends List without relying on server links or LAN setups. Peer-to-peer worlds: The update replaces the old ...
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Minecraft Java adds friends list and peer-to-peer play

What’s new: Snapshot 26.2 adds a Friends List and peer-to-peer multiplayer to Minecraft Java, aligning it more closely with Bedrock Edition’s social tools. Why it matters: Players can connect directly ...