Minecraft: Java Edition is made better with mods, and we have everything you need to know to install and play with mods on Windows PCs.

Minecraft is a game where players can explore near-infinite worlds and build anything they desire. While having so much freedom to explore and create is amazing, it can come with a small issue.

On the left-hand side of the launcher, choose Minecraft: Java Edition. You see the Play button? To the left is a drop-down menu, which now has the Essential Mod as a launch option.

As a free and open-source application for Java edition, there are hardly any reasons not to use Minecraft Forge - many mods even require this mod loader to operate.

Minecraft players can customize their games using a plethora of add-ons or mods, depending on which version they’re playing. Players on Bedrock Edition will primarily use add-ons, which can be ...