Minecraft Java finally gets a Friends List and Peer-to-Peer multiplayer
Minecraft 26.2 Snapshot 7 arrived for Minecraft Java, and finally it's making playing with friends simpler with a Friends List feature and expanded multiplayer.
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Chaos Cubed announced as another big update for Minecraft with a unique new mob
While the Tiny Takeover game drop update hasn't released yet, Mojang are already announcing the next big update to Minecraft called Chaos Cubed.
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Minecraft Java is switching from OpenGL to Vulkan for the Vibrant Visuals update
Work continues for the Vibrant Visuals update to come to Minecraft Java, and as part of that they're switching the rendering from OpenGL to Vulkan.
Hytale gets a huge Patch 3 update with Animal Taming, Map Markers and lots of new content
Hypixel Studios continue building up Hytale during Early Access with Patch 3 out now that adds in a ridiculous amount of additions to the game.
Hytale has arrived in Early Access with Linux support
It has been a long road for Hytale but the sandbox exploration RPG is now officially out in Early Access, with Native Linux support.
Minecraft is getting a cute overhaul of baby mobs
Minecraft has a new testing build out that ups the cute factor by a lot, with an overhaul of various baby mobs and you get pet nametags now too.
Mounts of Mayhem released for Minecraft with new mobs, weapons and more
One missed from earlier this week with the onslaught of news - Mounts of Mayhem released for Minecraft as the latest major update for the popular sandbox game.
Minecraft Java modding is about to get a lot easier and more interesting
Mojang announced a big change is coming to Minecraft: Java Edition, one that could make it a whole lot easier to make mods and perhaps make them more exciting.
More major updates coming to Minecraft - some highlights from Minecraft Live (September 2025)
Minecraft Live has again come and gone (twice a year now), so here's just some of what's coming to the popular open-world game with major updates planned.
Minecraft (Java) is going through quite an overhaul for the upcoming Vibrant Visuals update
Mojang have given an update on the upcoming Vibrant Visuals update, that brings many visual enhancements to Minecraft.
Minecraft will finally let you craft saddles instead of hunting for them
In a future Minecraft release that's now in testing, you won't need to hunt or fish for a saddle, as it's finally going to be an item you can just craft.
Starsector, one of the best space RPGs that's not on Steam had a huge update
Starsector (formerly "Starfarer") is still in development but it's been a seriously impressive game for years. Not yet on Steam or any other store, as you have to buy it direct, but don't let that stop you with a big update out now.
Minecraft Spring to Life drop is out now with more mob variants and ambient features
Mojang have released the latest update for Minecraft, the Spring to Life drop. This is part of their sped-up release schedule to bring more updates to the game.
Minecraft is getting a graphics overhaul with the Vibrant Visuals update
Minecraft Live has been and gone again and this time there was some pretty big news. Vibrant Visuals was announced as a future major upgrade, which will bring some fancier looking graphics to Minecraft.
Minecraft gets new types of cows, a firefly bush and more ambient sounds
Following on from a previous testing snapshot update for Minecraft that added in new pigs, wildflowers and ambient features there's another snapshot available for testing with more new content.
An idiots guide to setting up Minecraft on Steam Deck / SteamOS with controller support
Minecraft (Java Edition) has supported Linux platforms for a long time, so getting it running on Steam Deck / SteamOS is easy. Here's your foolproof guide to getting it set up correctly and with controller support too.
Minecraft gets new pigs, wildflowers and ambient features in the latest Beta
Mojang have released the first Snapshot (a Beta) of the next Minecraft update, and with it there's a bunch of new features included for explorers.
Minecraft Java 1.21.4 'The Garden Awakens' update is out now
Mojang have today released Minecraft Java 1.21.4 'The Garden Awakens' update for everyone, bringing with it some fun new toys and a new biome to carefully explore.
Minecraft is getting a real creepy new biome and mob, plus item bundles
Minecraft Live 2024 has been and gone and with it we've been given details on the next new biome and mob coming.
Mojang give an update on the future of Minecraft development
Minecraft is closing in on 15 years now, and so Mojang have given an update on where things stand and what their plans are for future development.
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