The GeyserMC project has released Geyser 2.11.0 — the latest feature release of the bridge between Minecraft: Bedrock Edition and Java servers. Geyser translates the Bedrock protocol to the Java protocol on the fly, enabling something Mojang itself does not offer: players on phones, consoles and Windows Bedrock join your Java server like anyone else. At game-serverhosting this is not an add-on you need to configure — Geyser and Floodgate are installed automatically on every Minecraft server.
What is new in Geyser 2.11.0
Geyser 2.11.0 follows the 2.10.x line and is the current release according to the official GeyserMC version overview. GeyserMC ships releases continuously, primarily to keep pace with the frequent Bedrock client updates — which is exactly why new Geyser versions matter for crossplay servers: an outdated Geyser build is the most common reason Bedrock players suddenly cannot join after a Bedrock update. Per-build details are documented by the project in the linked version overview.
Server compatibility
Geyser runs server-side and combines with the common Java server flavours — Bedrock players need no extra software:
| Component | Role in the crossplay setup |
|---|---|
| Geyser | Translates the Bedrock protocol to your Java server |
| Floodgate | Lets Bedrock players join without a Java account |
| Java server (Paper, Fabric etc.) | Your regular server software — unchanged |
Worth knowing: Bedrock players see the Java world through their own client. That works great on vanilla and plugin servers; on heavily modded servers (Forge/Fabric with content mods) Bedrock clients cannot render mod-specific content — crossplay shines on vanilla-like setups.
How your server stays current at game-serverhosting
There is nothing to configure for Bedrock crossplay with us:
- New servers: every Minecraft server is provisioned with Geyser, Floodgate and the matching Bedrock port automatically — EULA setup included. Crossplay works from minute one.
- Existing servers: the Geyser file lives in your plugin folder. Use the panel file manager to swap it for the current build from the official download page whenever you like — take a backup via the Backups tab first, then restart.
- Version switches: if you change your Minecraft version via the in-panel version switch, make sure Geyser is current too — the latest Geyser always supports the current Java and Bedrock versions.
FAQ
What is Geyser exactly?
Geyser is an open-source protocol bridge by the GeyserMC project. It translates connections from Bedrock clients (mobile, console, Windows Bedrock) in real time so they can play on Java servers.
Do I also need Floodgate?
Yes — and you already have it: Floodgate lets Bedrock players join without a linked Java account. At game-serverhosting it is installed together with Geyser on every Minecraft server.
Do my Bedrock players have to install anything?
No. Bedrock players simply add your server with its address and Bedrock port as an external server — that is all.
Why should Geyser stay up to date?
Bedrock clients update automatically. If your Geyser build is too old for the new client version, connections fail. A current Geyser is the simplest insurance against "Bedrock players can't join anymore".
Bedrock players suddenly cannot join — what now?
First check whether a fresh Bedrock client update just rolled out, then update the Geyser file via the file manager to the newest build. In the vast majority of cases that resolves it.