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 GameRant 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 a ...

Minecraft players can modify their gameplay experience in a multitude of ways and across different editions, thanks to Java Edition mods and Bedrock Edition add-ons. But how different are these two ...

Minecraft: Java Edition, which is written in the Java programming language. This is expected to make it easier for users to create, update, and debug mods. Minecraft: Java Edition is a version of ...

Mojang has dropped some huge news for Minecraft Java players - especially those that love to mod. While the modding scene is already thriving in Minecraft, it's not as accessible as you'd expect for ...

Mojang's new Minecraft Java 1.21.9 update is out, and players can enhance their experience with OptiFine. This guide details how to safely download and install OptiFine, even if a stable 1.21.9 ...

Minecraft has come a long way since its humble beginnings back in 2009. More than just one game, there’s an entire series of different Minecraft games and each offers a very different experience. If ...

GameSpot may get a commission from retail offers. How do you play with your friends in Minecraft? It all depends which version of the game you're playing, as it's one of the many Java vs. Bedrock ...

How do you get a Minecraft cape? You've heard rumors, whispers of a mythical piece of cloth that adorns the shoulders of the most elite Minecraft players. Word on the block (sigh) is that capes also ...

There's some exciting news for Minecraft fans across all console platforms today, with the launch of add-ons in Minecraft: Bedrock Edition of the game. These are mods created by partners and the ...