In beta · Fabric / Quilt / NeoForge
ReimaginedFriends
Play on your shared Minecraft worlds anytime, even when the host is offline — without paying for a server or Realm.
Shared worlds, less waiting.
ReimaginedFriends brings live co-op and asynchronous world sharing together. Pass a world between friends, or host it live from the pause menu.
When a session ends, only the changes are synced — not the entire world. It is free, flexible, and built for groups.
- Shared modeContinue a world while its owner is offline.
- Hosted modeJoin live co-op without a server setup.
- Direct connectionsUPnP, NAT hole punching, and relay fallback.
- Safe by defaultAutomatic backups help protect your world.
Requirements
Minecraft Java Edition · Fabric API on Fabric · Account sign-in
Beta software. Your feedback helps shape the release.
How it works
Shared Mode — asynchronous world sync
Play on a shared world even if the initial owner is offline. When the session ends, ReimaginedFriends calculates and sends only the world delta — the changes made — resulting in a much faster sync than uploading the entire world.
Hosted Mode — live co-op
Host your singleplayer world directly from the pause menu. Friends can join live co-op sessions through the ReimaginedFriends in-game menu without a complicated setup process.
Under the hood
- Direct peer-to-peer connections using UPnP or NAT hole punching.
- A global relay network provides a fallback when a direct connection fails.
- Only one player can host a shared world at a time, preventing forks and desynchronization.
How it compares
ReimaginedFriends supports live co-op like Essential, e4mc, and Realms, but also supports asynchronous play when the host is offline. It is free, needs no 24/7 server setup, and has full API access in development. Simple Voice Chat support is currently in beta.
For modpack creators
You are 100% allowed to use ReimaginedFriends in any Modrinth modpack. A full API and custom interface are in development for the v1.0 release or earlier, allowing modpack creators to hide the built-in buttons and use a custom menu instead.
Beta notice, safety, and privacy
This is beta software and feedback is welcome. If the host crashes during a live match, Minecraft automatically makes a backup copy of the world data. ReimaginedFriends uses online services for logging in, delta storage, and connecting friends. Connections are made only after you accept the prompt in-game. Read the privacy policy for more information.