One of the longest-running divides in the Minecraft community is the one between Java and Bedrock. Java is the original version of the game, while Bedrock is the Microsoft-funded rewrite in C++.

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One simple command can address this question in both Java and Bedrock Edition, and can also operate on multiplayer worlds and on larger-scale servers and realms.

The best Minecraft servers on Java and Bedrock can be hard to find, so we've dug them out for you, alongside instructions on how to host your own if you prefer to.

Playing with friends is a big part of the Minecraft experience for many fans, and a new feature could make multiplayer more enjoyable.