Minecraft Bedrock is a popular option thanks to it supporting cross-play via many different consoles and devices, so you can ...

3) Playing on Realms server Realms page in Java Edition (Image via Minecraft) This is the easiest way to create a private server world in Java Edition. However, this method costs real money.

Play with friends using a server in Minecraft's Java Edition (Image via Mojang) However, to play multiplayer without a Realm subscription, you need to join a public server in the game.

Minecraft Realms Plus allows players to access their own 10-player server, Minecraft Marketplace content, and more.