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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.

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.

Although Minecraft certainly has its own physics engine built within Java and Bedrock's codebase, some players might like to see a substantial improvement to the engine.

You can install mods in "Minecraft" by playing the "Java Edition" and using the third-party app Minecraft Forge.

To install these mods, you'll need to use a free add-on called Minecraft Forge. This will let you customize Minecraft: Java Edition with mods.