In this portion of our Minecraft: Java Edition mods guide, we'll go over everything you need to know about how to purchase, install, and set up Minecraft: Java Edition via the Minecraft Launcher.

Now that you know how to install and use the Essential Mod for Minecraft, it’s as simple as booting up the game’s launcher. All the tools are available right from the start.

Minecraft modding is a fun way to expand your gameplay experience, but installing and running mods isn't always easy. It's for this reason that the community has created various mod launcher ...

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

Our handy guide to installing Minecraft Forge for versions 1.18 to 1.20 to manage your mods and how to use the Minecraft Forge mod installer.

The Minecraft mod launcher PolyMC might not be something you've personally heard of, but a lot of people use it to play the sandbox game if they have multiple game profiles and different mod packs.

Confused? The differences are very important to those invested in Minecraft, with the most crucial being that it's easier to mod the Java edition.