For many players, the main draw to play on Minecraft Java is the ability to change things and host them however they want. These changes alone make up a huge draw for the gameplay. However, when you ...

Minecraft 26.2 Snapshot 7 arrived for Minecraft Java, and finally it's making playing with friends simpler with a Friends List feature and expanded multiplayer. This is only the start of it with this ...

AI-powered platforms and workflows are streamlining Minecraft modding, from unofficial Copilot-assisted research to fully automated mod and datapack generation. These tools let creators skip manual ...

Minecraft Java Edition is finally getting a native Friends List and peer-to-peer multiplayer, letting players join each other’s worlds without setting up a server, Realms, or relying on third-party ...

Minecraft Evil Hunter is a new horror mod that's not for the faint-hearted. Though the community has come up with many horror mods over the years, this one adds a unique twist to things, specifically ...

Minecraft modding in 2026 is more accessible, powerful, and creative than ever, with tools like Litematica, AI mod generators, and CurseForge making customization simple. Players can now enhance ...

Adrian has been writing, critiquing, and thinking about games since he first picked up an N64 controller many years ago. These days he writes reviews, news, and features for Game Rant and believes ...

Minecraft Create Aeronautics is a brand new mod that brings loads of new mechanics to the already-popular mod, Create. This particular mod was in development for nearly four years, with its pre-alpha ...

Cobblemon is a free, open-source Pokémon mod for Minecraft Java Edition that lets you catch, train, battle, and trade Pokémon inside the Minecraft world. With over 21 million downloads and a thriving ...

Looking ahead: The first official visual upgrade in Minecraft's 16-year history was released last June for Bedrock Edition players. However, the original Java version has a long road ahead of it ...