Minecraft guides
Step-by-step instructions and mechanics breakdowns for Minecraft.
Minecraft Bedrock Achievements: Add-ons and Gamerscore
Since the update published on 15 July 2025, Bedrock Edition achievements work even with add-ons installed. Here's what's confirmed about Gamerscore
Minecraft Age Rating: ESRB E10+ and PEGI 7
ESRB rates Minecraft E10+, and PEGI rates Minecraft: Java Edition PEGI 7. We explain where the difference comes from, what the descriptors mean
Minecraft Accessibility: The Official Settings
Every edition of Minecraft has a separate Accessibility menu: interface navigation and narration for keyboard, touch and controller. What's in Java
What Is DLC in Minecraft: Marketplace Pass Explained
DLC in Minecraft means paid add-ons from the Marketplace, available only on Bedrock Edition. We break down the 3.99 USD Marketplace Pass
Java vs Bedrock: How the Minecraft Editions Differ
Java Edition means PC and mods only; Bedrock covers consoles, phones, controllers and the Marketplace. We break down platforms
Minecraft Version Numbers Since 2026: How to Read Them
Since 2026, Minecraft version numbers start with 26, the release year. Here's why Bedrock and Java can show different numbers for the same drop.
minecraft.net Languages: 21 Site Versions vs Microsoft Store
minecraft.net's footer has a switcher for 21 site language versions, and Ukrainian isn't one of them.
Minecraft Ratings on Microsoft Store
On the Microsoft Store, Java Edition sits at 4.6 out of 5 and Minecraft for Windows (Bedrock) at 4.8 out of 5. Here's how many votes back each figure
The Current Minecraft Version Right Now: 26.2
The current Minecraft version is 26.2, according to Mojang's official manifest. The manifest lists 906 version entries, of which only 102 are full releases.
Old Minecraft Versions: How Many Survive in the Launcher
Mojang's official manifest still lists 35 old_alpha entries and 26 old_beta entries, including rd-132211 from 2009.
Minecraft Snapshot: What It Is and How It Differs from a Release
A Minecraft snapshot is a test version of the game, separate from the stable release.
What the Minecraft launcher actually downloads
The version 26.2 file shows the Minecraft client weighs just 37.4 MB, while the launcher separately fetches 131 libraries and a resource index numbered 32.
Which Java Minecraft needs, and who installs it
The official Minecraft 26.2 version file specifies the required Java environment itself — component java-runtime-epsilon.
Java Edition vs Bedrock Edition: the official difference
The official difference between Java Edition and Bedrock Edition in Minecraft: platforms, world compatibility, cross-play, and what's in the PC bundle.
Minecraft Realms: what it is and how much it costs
What Minecraft Realms is, how the Java and Bedrock Edition plans differ, how much they cost, and who this service is a good fit for.
The Nether in Minecraft: building a portal and its dangers
How to build a Nether portal in Minecraft, how much obsidian it takes, and the dangers — lava, bed explosions, hostile mobs — waiting on the other side.
Netherite in Minecraft: where to find Ancient Debris
Where Ancient Debris generates in Minecraft, how to craft a netherite ingot, and how many you need to upgrade a full set of gear.
How to tame a horse, wolf, and cat in Minecraft
The taming mechanics for a horse, wolf, and cat in Minecraft: what food you need, the odds of success, and how a tamed animal differs from a wild one.
Redstone basics in Minecraft for beginners
Where to start learning redstone in Minecraft: where to mine the ore, how much dust it gives, how far the signal travels, and when you need a repeater.
Villages and villagers in Minecraft: trading and jobs
How trading with villagers works in Minecraft: the profession system, job site blocks, trade tiers, and how reputation affects prices.
Minecraft system requirements and which devices run it
The new official Java Edition system requirements from July 2026: minimum and recommended specs, supported operating systems, and platforms.
Finding diamonds in Minecraft: what Y-level to mine
The Y-level where diamond ore generates in Minecraft, how many diamonds a block yields, and how the Fortune III enchantment changes your haul.
Enchanting in Minecraft: table, bookshelves, lapis
How many bookshelves you need for level 30 enchantments in Minecraft, how to arrange them, and why the enchanting table needs lapis lazuli.