Java Edition
Java Edition is the original desktop version of Minecraft, available on Windows, macOS, and Linux. It powers advanced redstone engineering, custom servers, and the majority of mods via Forge and Fabric.
News highlights include experimental snapshots, parity efforts with Bedrock, and Mojang's technical announcements.
The edition hosts major events like Minecon sessions and drives innovations in PvP, building contests, and speedrunning.
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Java Edition Finally Gets A Friends List In 2026 Because Bedrock Had It For A Decade
Mojang dropped friends list support into Java Edition snapshots this week. Players can now add friends, invite them to singleplayer worlds without IP…
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Mojang Hotfixed A Spectator Mode Exploit That Let Server Admins Grief Players
Minecraft Java 26.1.2 dropped in early April to close a spectator mode exploit that let players in spectator deal damage while phasing through others…
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Creators Figure Out How To Beat Minecraft Without An Inventory In Viral Herdcraft Challenge
The Herdcraft Update turns inventory into living companions that trail behind you like sheep. This forces creative new approaches to resource management…
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Mojang Ships Minecraft 26.1.2 Release Candidate to Fix Critical Issues
Mojang announced the first release candidate for Minecraft Java Edition 26.1.2 on April 8. It fixes a couple of critical issues discovered after the 26.1…
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