That said, Minecraft’s gone through quite a few changes in that time, not least of which is how to download and play the game. There are two flavors: the Bedrock Edition and the Java Edition. The ...

There are already nearly unlimited possibilities within the magical world of Minecraft, but you can make it even grander with mods. Mods are additions and expansions (usually built by third parties) ...

There are three ways to play multiplayer in Minecraft: Java Edition, two of which are free. You can join a public server, create your own, or purchase a Minecraft Realm. If your friends are on the ...

If you haven’t heard of Minecraft by now, you probably haven’t been online much in the past 10 years. Minecraft is one of the single most popular PC and console games today. At its core, Minecraft is ...

While there are plenty of tips and tricks for what to do within Minecraft, not many people talk about how to boost performance. Classic Minecraft Java Edition can get bogged down by shaders and ...

GameSpot may receive revenue from affiliate and advertising partnerships for sharing this content and from purchases through links. Here’s how to excel at Mojang’s new "Minecraft but not quite ...

Jul. 29, 2025 @ 10:20 a.m. ET — It only took a week, but Minecraft: Java Edition players can now begin testing the new shelves (basically customizable loadouts) and Copper Golem statues with Snapshot ...