Quick tutorial I made on how to increase your brightness in Minecraft Java edition without mods or shaders.

Minecraft may look the same regardless of where you play it, but the game is split between two versions built on entirely different technologies: Java and Bedrock. Minecraft Java was built during the ...

Shine is a relatively new Minecraft mod that was made in 2026. Though it does not feature volumetric lighting, fog, directional shadows, reflections, etc., it can still feel like shaders. The mod ...

The first Minecraft 26.2 pre-release is here for Java Edition, but there's some bad news if you've been taking advantage of the sandbox game's new peer-to-peer multiplayer, which was implemented in a ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

Cobblemon is a free, open-source Pokémon mod for Minecraft Java Edition that has exploded in popularity since its launch. With over 21 million downloads and 700+ Pokémon from Generations 1 through 9, ...

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 ...

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 ...

Paper is crafted from sugar cane, and the compass requires 4 iron ingots plus 1 redstone dust. If you are just starting out, our Minecraft how to play guide explains where to find these resources ...