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Testing Minecraft 26.2 Snapshot 8: New Features to Try
Minecraft 26.2 Snapshot 8 continues testing new features like sulfur caves and the Friends List before official release. Learn how to install the snapshot, set up testing environments, and provide feedback that actually shapes Minecraft's development.
Alex Maftei
Minecraft at TwitchCon: Your Complete Event Guide
TwitchCon brings together Minecraft streamers, creators, and fans for panels, tournaments, live builds, and exclusive announcements. Whether attending in person or watching online, it's a major event for the Minecraft community where new features get revealed and collaborations happen.
Alex Maftei
Minecraft at TwitchCon: Everything You Need to Know
TwitchCon brings together Minecraft streamers, tournaments, and fans in one massive convention. Whether attending in person or watching streams from home, there's something for every Minecraft fan. Learn what to expect, which events matter most, and how to get involved.
Alex Maftei
Minecraft at TwitchCon EU 2026: What You Need to Know
TwitchCon EU is bringing Minecraft to the gaming community's biggest creator event. See what's new in the latest snapshots, why console versions matter, and what to expect when the community gathers.
Alex Maftei
Minecraft 26.2 Snapshot 8: Everything New and Worth Testing
Minecraft 26.2 Snapshot 8 introduces sulfur caves with new purple and yellow blocks, fresh music tracks from Paula Ruiz, and a Friends List feature for Java Edition. Here's what's new and how to test it.
Alex Maftei
Minecraft 26.2 Snapshot 8: Test Features Now
Minecraft 26.2 Snapshot 8 is the current testing build where you can try new features weeks early. Your feedback influences what makes it to the official release. Learn how to install it, what's worth testing, and why your participation actually matters.
Alex Maftei
Minecraft 26.2 Snapshot 8: The Multiplayer Revolution Java Actually Needed
Minecraft 26.2 Snapshot 8 introduces a native friends list and peer-to-peer multiplayer system to Java Edition, letting you invite friends directly into your world without servers or mods. This is the multiplayer system Java players have needed for years.
Alex Maftei
Minecraft 26.2-Snapshot-8: Native Multiplayer Finally Arrives for Java
Minecraft 26.2-Snapshot-8 introduces native multiplayer for Java Edition with a built-in friends list and peer-to-peer connectivity. No mods required. Invite your friends directly to your world from the new Multiplayer Options menu.
Alex Maftei
Minecraft 26.2 Snapshot 7: Java's Social Makeover
Snapshot 7 brings major social features to Java Edition: a built-in friends list, world invitations, and peer-to-peer multiplayer connectivity. For the first time, you can open your world to friends directly without mods.
Alex Maftei
Minecraft Live at TwitchCon: What the Community Needs to Know
Minecraft just announced native peer-to-peer multiplayer for Java Edition, a built-in Friends List, and native PS5 support at TwitchCon. No more mods, port forwarding, or expensive server hosting required to play with friends.
Alex Maftei
How to Use the New Java Edition Friends List
Minecraft Java Edition now has a built-in friends list and direct multiplayer connectivity. You can invite friends to your world or request to join theirs without needing servers or mods. Discover how this new feature works.
Alex Maftei
How to Reclaim Minecraft PvP: BukkitOldCombatMechanics Explained
A Spigot and Paper plugin that lets you customize Minecraft combat mechanics per world and per player. Adjust cooldowns, weapon damage, knockback, and armor without losing performance. Built in Kotlin, free and open-source, perfect for PvP servers.
Alex Maftei