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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Updates & Game DropsMay 18, 2026

Java Finally Gets a Real Friends List

Mojang dropped the feature into the latest Java snapshot with a dedicated button on the title screen and pause menu. Players can send requests by profile...

May 14

Updates & Game Drops

Java Finally Gets Easy Multiplayer While Mojang Runs Another Live From TwitchCon

May 13

Updates & Game Drops

Java Edition Finally Gets A Friends List In 2026 Because Bedrock Had It For A Decade

May 3

Security & Exploits

Mojang Hotfixed A Spectator Mode Exploit That Let Server Admins Grief Players

Apr 29

Servers & Communities

Java Realms Drops Nine New Spring Maps With Villager Armies, Parkour Warfare, and Massive Underground Adventures

Updates & Game Drops

Minecraft Java Snapshot 26.2-5 Drops With Erupting Geysers And Sulfur Cube Explosives

Apr 24

Updates & Game Drops

Minecraft 26.2 Snapshot 4 Drops With Sulfur Cube Fixes and Two New Languages

Apr 22

Updates & Game Drops

Creators Figure Out How To Beat Minecraft Without An Inventory In Viral Herdcraft Challenge

Apr 13

Security & Exploits

Silent Hotfix Patches Critical Exploit In Minecraft Java 26.1.2

Apr 11

Updates & Game Drops

Mojang Releases Surprise Second Snapshot For 26.2 To Fix Crashes And Dolphin AI

Apr 9

Updates & Game Drops

Mojang Ships Minecraft 26.1.2 Release Candidate to Fix Critical Issues

Apr 8

Updates & Game Drops