As a gift to all the dedicated Java Realms subscribers, Minecraft has released 17 new Realms maps in one day, a considerable amount for just one day of the year. Last year, only ten maps were released ...

Minecraft reportedly ran into problems on December 14, with thousands of users complaining about issues with Minecraft Realms.

The new maps are based around the theme of "affordable housing." The first map, called "Skyrise Brawl," is a shrinking housing PvP map. Players will increasingly have less and less space, leading to ...

Minecraft provides the player with an option to host a server that can run 24/7 even when the player is not active. The player will have complete control and customisation powers over this server.