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.

This design is compact, survival-friendly, and produces a constant flow of iron using the latest villager & golem mechanics.

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.

How to Play Minecraft For Free on PC, Mac, PS5, and Xbox Minecraft is a phenomenon that continues to take the world by storm even 12 years after its full release.

Importantly, Minecraft Java mods tend to be free, while Bedrock add-ons can be either free or paid downloads in the Minecraft Marketplace.