After the payment process is completed, you can launch the Realms world and add your friends there. Use the in-game settings to add friends in Minecraft Java (Image via Mojang Studios) ...

Java Realms set to add nine Minecraft maps The new maps are based around the theme of "affordable housing." The first map, called "Skyrise Brawl," is a shrinking housing PvP map.

Keep in mind that some add-ons, like texture packs, can be applied directly to your existing Worlds or Realms, but some that change the nature of the game a lot will require you to make a new ...