To play together on consoles, they really only need a couple of controllers and the TV. Kids can come together and really create their own worlds, collaborate on projects and ultimately just have fun. Minecraft is an incredibly deep and immersive game as a single player experience, but the game really thrives in a multiplayer environment. While Fortnite was the go-to game for a good part of the year, kids are returning to Minecraft in huge numbers to build, play and have adventures with their friends.

This post was sponsored by Apex Hosting.If you have kids, there’s a good chance you’ve noticed a huge uptick in the popularity of Minecraft over the last year or so.