If players want to join forces and explore the world of Minecraft with others, there are a few different ways to do it. The Bedrock Edition of the game has a straightforward approach to multiplayer as ...

How to add friends in Minecraft Java (Image via Mojang Studios) Minecraft has been rising in popularity for over 15 years with millions of players worldwide.

You can add friends in "Minecraft" through their Microsoft account's gamertag, regardless of which platform they use to play the game.

This means that Java players can only play with other Java players, and the same goes for Bedrock. In order to play with friends on Java Edition, you'll need to be part of a server.

You can add friends in "Minecraft: Bedrock Edition" through their Microsoft account's gamer tag. "Bedrock Edition" lets you play with anyone who owns the game, no matter what system they play on. Once ...