Friends List for Java Edition

Sometimes, you don’t want to face that first night in Survival alone. That’s why we’re introducing the first version of a Friends List to Java snapshot, which will give you a way to connect with friends that’s built into the game. Our goal with the Friends List is that you can spend less time planning to play together, and more time actually playing together! (And hopefully surviving that first night…) 

What is the Friends List in Java Edition? 

The Friends List is designed to make it easier to jump into a game with your friends in Minecraft: Java Edition! The goal isn’t to replace any of the ways you currently connect with friends and play together – but to give you another option that’s easy to access within the game itself. 

We’re starting simple with a few essential features, and you'll be able to test it out for yourself today in Java snapshot. 

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, and cancel friend requests you’ve sent. You’ll then be able to play on local worlds with friends on your Friends List! 

Adding and removing friends 

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 and – in the first version of Friends List – you’ll be able to invite them to play on your local worlds. 

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…) 

Test the Friends List today! 

This is Java’s first built-in friends system – and you can test it today in Java snapshot – so give it a go! Add some friends to your list, invite them to your local worlds, and play together! As always, you can report bugs at bugs.mojang.com, and provide feedback here.