Unlike previous versions, Minecraft server software now relies on the latest version of Java (Java 16) in order to function correctly.

Server admins can pick and choose their favorite mods and install them to their own server. For those new to the world of Minecraft modding, this guide will explain how to add mods to a server easily.

"Minecraft" offers cross-platform play for both versions of the game — Bedrock and Java — but you can only play with users who own the same version.