It's not an option I would recommend too much in the long run, because to play, that person will have to be connected and with the server running at all times. In other words, every time you want to ...

One of the biggest benefits to survival that a multiplayer Minecraft server brings is the ability to shop around for items, blocks, and gear you're missing rather than needing to go on a quest to ...

Have you ever dreamed of creating your own Minecraft world where you and your friends can explore, build, and battle together—on your terms? Maybe you’ve tried joining public servers, only to find ...

GameSpot may get a commission from retail offers. There are literally thousands of Minecraft servers to join right now. Whether you want a friendly community playing the vanilla Minecraft experience, ...

Minecraft has emerged as one of the most popular video games in recent years. It also features multiplayer, although in order to do so, you must connect to a server hosted by a random gamer. Anyone ...

You can check Minecraft’s server status on websites like DownDetector or visit the official Mojang’s Twitter account to check ...

GameSpot may get a commission from retail offers. How do you play with your friends in Minecraft? It all depends which version of the game you're playing, as it's one of the many Java vs. Bedrock ...

I regularly spend time with the best Minecraft servers to see what new delights have emerged. It feels like it's impossible to run out of options but it's also slightly overwhelming to keep up. That's ...