Minecraft Java Edition will finally let you party up with your pals, without the need for mods

Minecraft Java Edition’s new Snapshot 26.2 Snapshot 7 adds a native friends list and direct peer-to-peer invites.

Players can now access new multiplayer controls from the title screen and pause menu.

The feature is still limited to the snapshot preview and works only with Java Edition friends.

The update brings long-missing social and hosting tools to Java Edition, reducing reliance on mods like Essential Mod.