Minecraft's Java Edition has long been the go-to for PC players, owing to how moddable it is in comparison to its Bedrock counterpart. However, getting a clean multiplayer experience has long ...

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 ...

In 2026, running a BungeeCord + DeluxeHub network with custom client mods is less about installing popular mods and more about rigorous synchronization. Recent updates to DeluxeHub (v3.7.x) and the ...

GameSpot may receive revenue from affiliate and advertising partnerships for sharing this content and from purchases through links. How do you play with your friends in Minecraft? It all depends which ...

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 ...

Minecraft has been a raging success since Mojang released it in 2011. And its continued popularity means that many folks who’ve heard great things about it may really want to try out this sandbox ...

After more than 16 years, Minecraft: Java Edition is finally moving away from the aging OpenGL graphics system and upgrading to Vulkan, a modern multi-threaded rendering API. The change, announced by ...

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 ...

James Ratcliff joined Game Rant in 2022 as a Gaming News Writer. In 2023, James was offered a chance to become an occasional feature writer for different games and then a Senior Author in 2025. He is ...

Players need Minecraft Java edition and a mod like Optifine or Iris to run a shader pack. Download the shader pack from a trusted source and store the zip file in an accessible place. Launch Minecraft ...

Mistvein is a rare resource you can find while playing The Forge. It's a type of ore that you mine and then bring with you to a forge to transform into a new armor or weapon item. You'll have to track ...