Minecraft puts its Java multiplayer test on hold: "The experience wasn't what we wanted"

The new Minecraft Java Edition 26.2 pre-release build removes peer-to-peer multiplayer connections, but the friends list will ...
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Minecraft Removes Peer-to-Peer Multiplayer Support in First 26.2 Pre-Release Build

Minecraft 26.2 Pre-Release 1 removes peer-to-peer multiplayer support. Mojang Studios states that the feature was not ready for release and requires further stability. Friends list support will remain ...