How to add friends in Minecraft Java (Image via Mojang Studios) Minecraft has been rising in popularity for over 15 years with millions of players worldwide.

Minecraft Realms is probably the best way to enjoy the world in a multiplayer setting. These Realms are subscription-based, letting you join others' worlds without losing connection and game progress.

You can add friends in "Minecraft" through their Microsoft account's gamertag, regardless of which platform they use to play the game.

You can add friends in "Minecraft" through their Microsoft account's gamertag, regardless of which platform they use to play the game.

We show you how you can play Minecraft Cross-Platform between Windows PC and Xbox and invite your friends to play.