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A new way to add friends
We’re introducing the first version of a Friends List to Java snapshot, which will give you a way to add and remove friends that’s built into the game!
In the first version, the Friends List will include the ability to add friends to your friends list. You can do this by sending a friend request. You’ll also be able to accept (or decline) incoming friend requests, cancel friend requests you’ve sent, and see when your friends are online or offline.
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CORRECTION: In an earlier version of this article, we stated that the Friends List would enable peer-to-peer (P2P) play on local worlds with friends. Through testing, we've discovered that the experience wasn’t what we wanted it to be for all players. This is why we’ve chosen to remove peer-to-peer play from this release, and why this article has been updated accordingly. This does not impact other Friends List features.
It’s easy to add friends to your Friends List on Java – just search their Java profile name and send them a friend request! You'll be able to chat with friends on your Friend List.
Friends added through Xbox will also appear in your Friends List in Minecraft: Java Edition provided your friend owns Java Edition as well. Friends who don’t own Minecraft: Java Edition won’t appear in Friends List. You can view and change your Xbox settings here.
You can also remove friends from your friends list. Particularly important if they keep setting traps in your base that drop you into endless pits of lava (you know who you are…)
This is Java’s first built-in friends system – and you can test it today in Java snapshot – so give it a go! As always, you can report bugs at bugs.mojang.com, and provide feedback here.
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