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{{exclusive|bedrock}}
[[File:Realms Stories.png|380px|thumb|Main screen of Realms Stories]]
[[File:New UI - Updated Realms Hub Screen Menu "Community" Tab - Story Feed (Bedrock Preview 26.20.22).png|thumb|Main screen of the Realms Hub{{Upcoming}}]]
'''Realms Stories''' is a social hub for members of a [[Minecraft:Realms|Realm]], where players can comment, share [[Minecraft:screenshots]], and view player activity.

The features from Realms Stories are planned to be merged with the Realm management into '''Realms Hub''' in an upcoming update.

== Usage ==
Realms Stories is available for all players that are member of a [[Minecraft:Realm]] in ''[[Minecraft:Bedrock Edition]]'', for both Realms Plus and Realms Core subscriptions. It can be accessed from the main screen of the Realm in the [[Minecraft:play]] screen, and also from the Edit Realm screen for the owner of the Realm. It can also be accessed from the [[Minecraft:Game Menu|game menu]] while playing on the Realm.

Unlike a Realms server itself, which is hosted on servers owned by [[Minecraft:Mojang Studios]], Realms Stories is hosted on Xbox's [[Minecraft:social]] network. Each Realm has a private "Club" in the Xbox Network, making all posted screenshots available from the Xbox profile page for any member, where they can also be downloaded. Because Stories is hosted on the Xbox Network, the data is slightly delayed from the actual server. Furthermore, old Stories (usually past page 9) are automatically deleted.

The main screen of Realms Stories has three tabs, and a button to open the Realms Stories settings in the top-right.

=== Realms Hub ===
Currently in ''[[Minecraft:Minecraft Preview]]'', Realms Stories is merged with the Realm management into the Realms Hub, except in the [[Minecraft:Game Menu|game menu]]. All features from Realms Stories are still available in the Hub, as well as all features from the manage Realm screens. The owner can also grant administrator rights to members which allows them to manage most settings that were previously exclusive to the owner. For the parts of Realms Hub related to the main Realm management, see {{Slink|Realms|Realms Hub}}.

== Story Feed ==
[[File:Ore UI - Realms Stories Add Story Screen Menu (Bedrock).png|thumb|Adding a story post]]
In the Story Feed, all story posts from Realm members are shown on the right side of the screen, and a list of recently played members on the left side. A player can add with the purple button on the top-left. A story post can contain text, and/or a [[Minecraft:screenshot]] that is stored in-game.

Every story post in the Story Feed shows the player that added the story, and the time or date when the story was added. If the story contains a screenshot, the player can open it in full screen by clicking on it. Every post can also be liked with the button below, including a player's own posts. The amount of likes is shown on the left.

Players can also comment on every story post. These comments can only include text, but they can be liked by any player in the comments screen.

With the options button on the bottom-right of a post or comment, player's can remove their own posts, or report them to Xbox Enforcement. The Realm's owner can delete any story or comment, while other members can only delete their own. Other members can also notify the Realm's owner about a story. These reports can be accessed from the Realms Stories settings for the owner, where they can delete, dismiss, or report the message. The owner can also see which members reported a message.

In the upcoming Realms Hub, the story feed is located in "Story feed" section of the "Community" tab, the first screen after opening the Hub. This functions exactly the same as Realms Stories, but members with administrator role can also delete stories. The Feed moderation from the [[Minecraft:Realms Stories#Realms Stories settings|Realms Stories settings]] is moved here and available for all administrators. There is also a new "Admin log" tab with currently no use.

=== Realm Events ===
These new stories are automatically posted to the feed when interesting events happen on a Realm. They can be toggled off in the Realms Stories settings by the owner.

{| class="wikitable mw-collapsible"
! colspan="5" |
|-
! Icon !! Event Message !! Criteria !! Frequency || Major Event?
|-
| [[File:Ore UI - "First Ender Dragon Defeated" Image.png|class=pixel-image|64px|link=]] || '''The Ender Dragon was defeated!''' || Successfully defeat the [[Minecraft:ender dragon]] for the first time || First player only || Yes
|-
| [[File:Ore UI - "First Wither Defeated" Image.png|class=pixel-image|64px|link=]] || '''The Wither was defeated!''' || Successfully defeat the [[Minecraft:wither]] for the first time || First player only || Yes
|-
| [[File:Ore UI - "Defeat Ender Dragon" Image.png|class=pixel-image|64px|link=]] || '''<''player''> defeated the Ender Dragon!... again''' || Successfully respawn and defeat the [[Minecraft:ender dragon]] || Unlimited per player || No
|-
| [[File:Ore UI - "Defeat Wither" Image.png|class=pixel-image|64px|link=]] || '''<''player''> defeated the Wither!... again''' || Successfully respawn and defeat the [[Minecraft:wither]] || Unlimited per player || No
|-
| [[File:Ore UI - "Diamond Everything" Image.png|class=pixel-image|64px|link=]] || '''<''player''> has a full diamond set''' || Craft a full set of diamond [[Minecraft:tools]] and [[Minecraft:armor]] || Once per player || No
|-
| [[File:Ore UI - "First Abandoned Mineshaft Found" Image.png|class=pixel-image|64px|link=]] || '''<''player''> discovered an Abandoned Mineshaft'''<br>'''XYZ: <''X, Y, Z''>''' || Discover an abandoned [[Minecraft:mineshaft]] for the first time || First player only || No
|-
| [[File:Ore UI - "First Ancient City Found" Image.png|class=pixel-image|64px|link=]] || '''<''player''> discovered an Ancient City'''<br>'''XYZ: <''X, Y, Z''>''' || Discover an [[Minecraft:ancient city]] for the first time || First player only || No
|-
| [[File:Ore UI - "First Badlands Found" Image.png|class=pixel-image|64px|link=]] || '''<''player''> discovered a Badlands'''<br>'''XYZ: <''X, Y, Z''>''' || Discover a [[Minecraft:badlands]] biome for the first time || First player only || No
|-
| [[File:Ore UI - "First Conduit" Image.png|class=pixel-image|64px|link=]] || '''<''player''> now commands the sea''' || Craft and power a [[Minecraft:conduit]] for the first time || First player only || No
|-
| [[File:Ore UI - "First Netherite" Image.png|class=pixel-image|64px|link=]] || '''<''player''> upgraded to Netherite''' || Upgrade an item to [[Minecraft:netherite]]  || Once per player || No
|-
| [[File:Ore UI - "First Diamond Found" Image.png|class=pixel-image|64px|link=]] || '''<''player''> found a diamond''' || Find a [[Minecraft:diamond]] for the first time || First player only || No
|-
| [[File:Ore UI - "First Enchantment" Image.png|class=pixel-image|64px|link=]] || '''<''player''> discovered enchanting''' || [[Minecraft:Enchant]] an item || Once per player || No
|-
| [[File:Ore UI - "First End Portal" Image.png|class=pixel-image|64px|link=]] || '''<''player''> traveled to the End?'''<br>'''XYZ: <''X, Y, Z''>''' || Enter an [[Minecraft:end portal]] for the first time || First player only || No
|-
| [[File:Ore UI - "First Mushroom Field Found" Image.png|class=pixel-image|64px|link=]] || '''<''player''> discovered a Mushroom Field'''<br>'''XYZ: <''X, Y, Z''>''' || Discover a [[Minecraft:mushroom field]] biome for the first time || First player only || No
|-
| [[File:Ore UI - "First Nether Fortress Found" Image.png|class=pixel-image|64px|link=]] || '''<''player''> discovered a Nether Fortress'''<br>'''XYZ: <''X, Y, Z''>''' || Discover a [[Minecraft:nether fortress]] for the first time || First player only || No
|-
| [[File:Ore UI - "First Nether Portal Lit" Image.png|class=pixel-image|64px|link=]] || '''<''player''> created a portal to the Nether'''<br>'''XYZ: <''X, Y, Z''>''' || Build and light a [[Minecraft:nether portal]] for the first time || First player only || No
|-
| [[File:Ore UI - "First Peak Mountain Found" Image.png|class=pixel-image|64px|link=]] || '''<''player''> scaled a Mountain Peak''' <br>'''XYZ: <''X, Y, Z''>'''|| Discover a [[Minecraft:mountain]] peak biome for the first time || Once per player || No
|-
| [[File:Ore UI - "First Pillager Outpost Found" Image.png|class=pixel-image|64px|link=]] || '''<''player''> discovered a Pillager Outpost'''<br>'''XYZ: <''X, Y, Z''>''' || Discover a [[Minecraft:pillager outpost]] for the first time || First player only || No
|-
| [[File:Ore UI - "First Powered Beacon" Image.png|class=pixel-image|64px|link=]] || '''<''player''> powered a Beacon!'''<br>'''XYZ: <''X, Y, Z''>''' || Power a [[Minecraft:beacon]] for the first time || First player only || No
|-
| [[File:Ore UI - "First Woodland Mansion Found" Image.png|class=pixel-image|64px|link=]] || '''<''player''> discovered a Woodland Mansion'''<br>'''XYZ: <''X, Y, Z''>''' || Discover a [[Minecraft:woodland mansion]] for the first time || First player only || No
|-
| [[File:Ore UI - "Named Mob" Image.png|class=pixel-image|64px|link=]] || '''<''player''> has a new friend, <''named mob''>''' || Name a [[Minecraft:mob]] using a [[Minecraft:name tag]] for the first time || Once per player || No
|-
| [[File:Ore UI - "New Member" Image.png|class=pixel-image|64px|link=]] || '''<''player''> joined the Realm''' || Add a new player to the [[Minecraft:realm]] whitelist || Once per player || No
|-
| [[File:Ore UI - "Pillager Captain Defeated" Image.png|class=pixel-image|64px|link=]] || '''<''player''> defeated a Pillager Captain''' || Defeat a [[Minecraft:pillager captain]] for the first time || Once per player || No
|-
| [[File:Ore UI - "Realm Created" Image.png|class=pixel-image|64px|link=]] || '''A new adventure has begun! What will the story of this Realm be? You decide.''' || Create a new [[Minecraft:realm]] and enable realms stories || Once per realm || No
|-
| [[File:Ore UI - "Slot Switch" Image.png|class=pixel-image|64px|link=]] || '''The world has changed to <''slot number''>''' || Switch the slot number for a [[Minecraft:realm]] || Unlimited per realm || No
|}

====Retired Realm Events====
{| class="wikitable"
|-
! Icon !! Event Message !! Criteria !! Frequency || Major Event?
|-
| [[File:Ore UI - "First Candle Cake Lit" Image.png|class=pixel-image|64px|link=]] || '''<''player''> is celebrating with a cake and candle. Thank you, <''player''>, for wishing Minecraft a Happy Birthday!''' || Put a [[Minecraft:candle]] on a [[Minecraft:cake]] || Once per player || No
|}

====Undocumented Realm Events====
{| class="wikitable mw-collapsible"
! colspan="5" |
|-
! Icon !! Event Message !! Criteria !! Frequency || Major Event?
|-
| [[File:Ore UI - "Hostile Mobs 250" Image.png|class=pixel-image|64px|link=]] || '''<''player''> cannot be defeated by mere mobs''' || Defeat 250 hostile mobs{{verify}} || Once per player{{verify}} || No
|-
| [[File:Ore UI - "All Mob Name Easter Eggs" Image.png|class=pixel-image|64px|link=]] || '''<''player''> created all the mystery mobs''' || Discover all mob [[Minecraft:Name_Tag#Easter_eggs|name tag easter eggs]]{{verify}} || Once per player{{verify}} || No
|-
| [[File:Ore UI - "Cook Everything" Image.png|class=pixel-image|64px|link=]] || '''<''player''> prepared a 13 course meal''' || {{verify}} || Once per player{{verify}} || No
|-
| [[File:Ore UI - "First Fully Explored Map" Image.png|class=pixel-image|64px|link=]] || '''<''player''> started mapping the world''' || Fully explore a [[Minecraft:map]] for the first time{{verify}} || Once per player{{verify}} || No
|}

====Unused Realm Events====
{| class="wikitable mw-collapsible"
! colspan="4" |
|-
! Icon !! Event Message !! Criteria || Major Event?
|-
| [[File:Ore UI - "Exploding Bed" Image.png|class=pixel-image|64px|link=]] || '''<''player''> has discovered intentional game design!''' || Place and click on a [[Minecraft:bed]] in the Nether or End dimensions for the first time || No
|-
| [[File:Ore UI - "First Creeper Death" Image.png|class=pixel-image|64px|link=]] || '''<''player''> was blown up by a creeper!''' || Die from a [[Minecraft:creeper]] explosion for the first time || No
|-
| [[File:Ore UI - "First Warden Death" Image.png|class=pixel-image|64px|link=]] || '''<''player''> was killed by a Warden.  Uh Oh!  Shh!''' || Die from a [[Minecraft:warden]]'s attacks for the first time || No
|-
| [[File:Ore UI - "Named Mob Dies" Image.png|class=pixel-image|64px|link=]] || '''<''named mob''> met an untimely death''' || Occurs when a named [[Minecraft:mob]] dies for the first time || No
|-
| [[File:Ore UI - "Wall Suffocation" Image.png|class=pixel-image|64px|link=]] || '''<''player''> has suffocated in a wall!''' || Die from suffocating in a wall for the first time || No
|}

== Timeline ==
[[File:Ore UI - Realms Stories Screen Menu "Timeline" Tab (Bedrock).png|thumb|The "Timeline" tab]]
Realm Stories also contain a Timeline table that shows numerous activity of players in the Realm. The playing times are colored for each player. One week of playing times is shown on the screen, but older data can be viewed with the arrow buttons above. To gain access to the Timeline and store activity data, a player needs to opt in for the Timeline. Players can opt out at any time, and they can also opt in anytime later again. The Realm's owner can view all members that are opted out.

== Members ==
[[File:Ore UI - Realms Stories Screen Menu "Members" Tab (Bedrock).png|thumb|The "Members" tab]]
Shows a list of all Realm members and their activity or online status. The list can be sorted and filtered, and there is a text box on the top-left to search for members. The Realm's owner can also access the "Members" settings tab in the Manage Realm screen from here.
[[File:New UI - Realms Hub Screen Menu "Community" Tab - Members (Bedrock Preview 26.20.22).png|thumb|Members tab in the Realms Hub]]
In the upcoming Realms Hub, this list is accessed from the "Community" tab, and also shows invited players. Furthermore, the list can be filtered for Realm roles, and all players can view the permissions for each member. The Realm owner can also change the Realm roles and grant administrator permissions. The owner and administrators can manage members from here, including removing or banning them, or invite new players, manage invite links, or [[Minecraft:player permissions]].

== Admin log ==
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The Admin log in the Realms Hub is accessible for administrators from the "Community" tab. Here, recent changes performed by administrators are logged. Each entry shows the date and time and administrator, as well as the specific action. This includes changes to server settings, changes to activated add-ons, and major changes to worlds on the Realm.

== Realms Stories settings ==
[[File:Ore UI - Realms Stories Settings Screen Menu (Bedrock).png|thumb|The Realms Stories settings]]
There are a few optios available for Realms Stories. These cannot be changed from the main [[Minecraft:settings]] screen.
{| class="wikitable"
!Option
!In-game description
!Default
|-
|Personal settings
|These settings only apply to you, for this Realm.<!-- These are all in-game descriptions, so don't modify this. -->
|
|-
|Badge notifications
|Show badge notifications for unread stories.
|[[File:Ore_UI_-_Realms_Toggle_ON_Button_(Bedrock).png|link=|width=55x55]]
|-
|Realm-wide settings
|These settings apply to everyone in this Realm who has joined Realms Stories.
|
|-
|Realm Events
|Allow Minecraft to post stories for gameplay accomplishments. This setting will take effect once you close and reopen the Realm. (Go to {{UI|Edit|Manage Realm|Subscription|Close Realm|Open Realm}})
|[[File:Ore_UI_-_Realms_Toggle_ON_Button_(Bedrock).png|link=|width=55x55]]
|-
|Realm Event coordinates
|Display coordinates for certain Realm Events, if the world's "Show Coordinates" setting was enabled when the events were triggered.
|[[File:Ore_UI_-_Realms_Toggle_ON_Button_(Bedrock).png|link=|width=55x55]]
|-
|Require Opt in to Timeline
|Require everyone to opt into the Timeline before they can play on the Realm.
|[[File:Ore_UI_-_Toggle_OFF_Button_(Bedrock).png|link=|width=55x55]]
|-
|Timeline
|Allow everyone to view the Timeline.
|[[File:Ore_UI_-_Realms_Toggle_ON_Button_(Bedrock).png|link=|width=55x55]]
|-
|Moderate feed
|View and action on any content that has been flagged by Realm members
|
|}
In the upcoming Realms Hub, these settings are located in the "Hub" section of the main settings screen. Administrators can also change these settings, and players can view the Realm-wide settings.

== History ==
{{HistoryTable
|{{HistoryLine|bedrock}}
|{{HistoryLine||1.20.60|dev=Preview 1.20.60.23|Realms Stories screen has been added to match [[Minecraft:Ore UI]], available in [[Minecraft:Minecraft Preview|preview]] only.}}
|{{HistoryLine||1.20.70|dev=Preview 1.20.70.21|Added a new story type called "Realm Events".}}
|{{HistoryLine|||dev=Preview 1.20.70.22|Added 4 new Realm Events.|Added two extra-special LARGE Realm Events.|Added screen-reader [[Minecraft:narration]] for Comments screen.|When in split-screen mode, only the primary user can access Realms Stories.}}
|{{HistoryLine|||dev=Preview 1.20.70.24|Changed the Realms Stories Privacy and Online Safety modal on Xbox platforms to display a QR code instead of a link.}}
|{{HistoryLine||1.20.80|dev=Preview 1.20.80.20|The Members and Timeline tabs are now limited to rendering at most 300 Realm players, to avoid performance issues on large Realms. All players will still be searchable in the Members tab.|When adding a new story, the text box is no longer cleared when the player leaves the Add Story screen. Essentially, players can save a draft of their Story.|When posting a Realm Story, the player’s avatar will only have the Online badge if they are currently playing in a game hosted by a Realm.|Added screen reader narration to Realms Stories ‘Opt In’ screen.|Added info button to Timeline tab.|Updated description text of certain Realms Stories settings.|Added unread story indicator on Story Feed tab.|Added a Realms Stories page to [[Minecraft:How to Play]] section of Minecraft.}}
|{{HistoryLine|||dev=Preview 1.20.80.21|Applied consistent grayed out behavior across all Stories screens for avatars of players opted out of Realms Stories.|Players are now redirected to the first Story page upon posting a new Story.|Selected screenshot will now be saved with story draft if you back out of the "Add Story" page before posting.|Like/comment/option buttons widened to accommodate languages with longer words.}}
|{{HistoryLine|||dev=Preview 1.20.80.23|Guest users in split-screen multiplayer will no longer trigger Realm Events.}}
|{{HistoryLine|||dev=release|Realms Stories screen is released to the public and no longer in [[Minecraft:Minecraft Preview|preview]] only.}}
|{{HistoryLine||1.21.0|dev=Preview 1.21.0.20|Updated the "Are you sure you want to opt out?" Realms Stories modal to ensure players know they can opt in later. (Preview only)}}
|{{HistoryLine||1.21.20|dev=Preview 1.21.10.21|Typing into the search box on the Realms Stories Members tab no longer overrides the filter options.|New lines are no longer removed from Realms Stories posts that are displayed in the story feed.}}
|{{HistoryLine|||dev=Preview 1.21.20.21|Navigating away from the Realms Stories Story Feed tab upon reading the first page of stories will remove the unread stories badge as the user has seen the most recent posts.}}
|{{HistoryLine|||dev=Preview 1.21.20.22|Cleaned up the disabled Realms Stories button interface on the pause screen when playing as a second user in split screen.}}
|{{HistoryLine||1.21.30|dev=Preview 1.21.30.21|Realms Stories content is no longer cropped when scrolling.|Text no longer overlaps screenshots in Realms Stories on Galaxy Z Flip devices on any UI size.}}
|{{HistoryLine||1.21.40|dev=Preview 1.21.40.20|Added a new Realm Event.}}
|{{HistoryLine|||dev=Preview 1.21.40.22|Added a new Realm Event.}}
|{{HistoryLine|||dev=Preview 1.21.40.23|Added support for unread Realms Stories badge notifications on the new play screen (Preview Only).}}
|{{HistoryLine||1.21.50|dev=Preview 1.21.50.24|Added a new Realm Event related to mobs.}}
|{{HistoryLine|||dev=Preview 1.21.50.25|Removed opt-out option from Realms Stories settings, now that it is in the timeline tab instead.}}
|{{HistoryLine||1.21.90|dev=Preview 1.21.90.26|Realm owners can now choose to require members to opt into the Timeline in order to play on the Realm.}}
|{{HistoryLine||26.10|dev=?|Moved Realms Stories feed moderation the the Realms Stories settings, and updated with [[Minecraft:Ore UI]].}}
|{{HistoryLine|bedrock upcoming}}
|{{HistoryLine||26.20|dev=Preview 26.20.20|Merged Realms Stories into the new Realms Hub.|Added an "Admin log" tab, currently empty.}}
|{{HistoryLine|||dev=Preview 26.20.26|Added functionality for the Admin log.}}
}}

== Trivia ==
* Realms Stories were inaccessible the first time launching [[Minecraft:Bedrock Edition Preview 1.20.60.23|Preview 1.20.60.23]]. They were accessible upon relaunch.
* Realm Events are hard-coded in [[Minecraft:Bedrock Dedicated Server]] and also functional in external servers outside of Realms, however, Realms Stories is not accessible.

== Gallery ==
=== Screenshots ===
<gallery>
File:Ore UI - Realms Stories Screen Menu "Story Feed" Tab (Bedrock).png|The "Story Feed" tab
File:Ore UI - Realms Stories Screen - Comments Screen Menu (Bedrock).png|The comments screen of a story
File:Ore UI - Realms Stories Screen Menu "Timeline" Tab (Bedrock).png|The "Timeline" tab
File:Ore UI - Realms Stories Screen Menu "Timeline" Tab Opt In (Bedrock).png|The Timeline tab when not opted in
File:Ore UI - Realms Stories Screen Menu "Members" Tab (Bedrock).png|The "Members" tab
File:Ore UI - Realms Stories Settings Screen Menu (Bedrock).png|The Realms Stories settings
File:Ore UI - Realms Stories Feed Moderation Screen Menu (Bedrock).png|The Feed moderation menu for owners
File:Large Realm event.png|Example of a major Realm event
File:Small Realm event.png|Example of a regular Realm event
File:Large Realm story.png|Example of a story post with a screenshot
File:Small Realm story.png|Example of a story post without a screenshot
File:New UI - Realms Hub Screen Menu "Community" Tab - Admin Log (Bedrock Preview 26.20.22).png|The upcoming Admin log
File:New UI - Realms Hub Screen Menu "Timeline" Tab (Bedrock Preview 26.20.22).png|Timeline tab in the Realms Hub
File:New UI - Realms Hub Screen Menu "Settings" Tab - Hub Owner (Bedrock Preview 26.20.22).png|Hub settings tab in the Realms Hub as seen by the owner
File:New UI - Realms Hub Screen Menu "Settings" Tab - Hub Player (Bedrock Preview 26.20.22).png|Hub settings tab in the Realms Hub as seen by a player
</gallery>

=== Development screenshots ===
<gallery>
File:Ore UI development realms stories in "timeline" tab - opt in to timeline message.jpg|A sneak peek of the Realms Stories in "Timeline" tab opt in to timeline message.<ref>{{tweet|CornerHardMC|1923155920114036930|Realms upcoming feature sneak peek 👀<br><br>Bedrock Realm owners will have the option to require that players opt-in to the Realm's Timeline if they want to play on the Realm.|May 16, 2025}}</ref>
</gallery>

== Issues ==
{{Issue list}}

== See also ==
* [[Minecraft:Ore UI]], the {{BE}} UI refresh.

== References ==
{{reflist}}

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