The original version of the game, now called Minecraft: Java Edition, still is modded this way, but with more advanced tools. The first Minecraft mods worked by decompiling and modifying the Java source code of the game.

The popularity of Minecraft mods has been credited for helping Minecraft become one of the best-selling video games of all time. While Mojang Studios does not provide an API for modding, community tools exist to help developers create and distribute mods. Thousands of mods for the game have been created, with some mods even generating an income for their authors. Minecraft mods can add additional content to the game, make tweaks to specific features, and optimize performance. JSTOR ( April 2020) ( Learn how and when to remove this template message)Ī Minecraft mod is a mod that changes aspects of the sandbox game Minecraft.

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