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Minecraft 26.3 Wilderness Bound: What Server Owners Need to Know
Wilderness Bound is here. Separate the new vanilla features from the compatibility decisions that matter for an existing modded server.
Valheim UpdateValheim 1.0.15: Terrain Fixes and Server Update Checks
The September 18 patch addresses duplicated terrain and associated performance loss. Here is what is fixed, what remains pending, and how to plan a careful update.
Modpack SpotlightATM11 0.5.0 Beta: Is All the Mods 11 Ready for a Server?
ATM11 now has a 0.5.0 beta release, matching server files, and nearly 790,000 downloads. Here is the honest verdict for friend groups and long-running worlds.
Modpack SpotlightJune 2026 Modpack Server Watchlist: Better MC, Prominence II & More
Better MC BMC4 v58, Prominence II, NightfallCraft, Mayview, and DeceasedCraft are the June 2026 modpacks worth watching if you run a Minecraft server.
Modpack SpotlightMC Eternal 2 Gets a May Update — Why Server Groups Are Watching It
MC Eternal 2 version 1.2.0.4 is live for Minecraft 1.20.1 Forge. Here is why the long-form kitchen-sink pack is back on the server watchlist.
Modpack SpotlightTop 10 Minecraft Modpacks to Play in May 2026
StoneBlock 4, The Cursed Walking, Homestead and a refreshed Prominence II have shaken up the rankings. Here are the modpacks worth your server slot this month.
Minecraft UpdateMinecraft Live 2026 — May 30 at TwitchCon Rotterdam (What to Expect)
Minecraft Live returns Friday, May 30 from TwitchCon Rotterdam — Mojang's first in-person showcase. Here is the time, stream link, and what to expect from the Autumn 2026 update reveal.
Modpack SpotlightTop 10 Minecraft Modpacks to Play in April 2026
From ATM10 dominating with 17 million downloads to the Cobblemon explosion and new entries like Vault Hunters 3 — here are the hottest modpacks this month.
Mod NewsNeoForge Drops Code Obfuscation — A New Era for Minecraft Modding
Starting with Minecraft 26.1, Mojang removed code obfuscation from Java Edition. NeoForge adopted this immediately, giving modders real variable names for the first time ever.
Minecraft UpdateMinecraft Chaos Cubed — Everything Coming in the 26.2 Update
Sulfur caves, block-absorbing mobs, nausea pools, and two complete new block sets. Here is everything confirmed for Minecraft's second game drop of 2026.
Mod NewsNeoForge Is the New Standard for Modded Minecraft in 2026
Forge is out, NeoForge is in. With ATM10, Cobblemon, and virtually every new modpack built on NeoForge, the community fork has become the default mod loader for serious servers.
Minecraft UpdateMinecraft 26.1 Tiny Takeover Is Live — Server Update Guide
The Tiny Takeover update is here. Baby mobs redesigned, Golden Dandelion added, Java 25 required. Here's what changed and how to update your server.
Minecraft UpdateMinecraft Live 2026 Recap — Time, Announcements & Reveals
Minecraft Live 2026 aired March 21 at 6 PM CET. Full recap of every announcement: Tiny Takeover release, Chaos Cubed, Dungeons II, and the Chessington theme park.
Modpack SpotlightBest Cobblemon Modpacks to Play in 2026
From the lightweight official packs to the full RPG experience of Cobbleverse, here are the best Cobblemon modpacks for your Minecraft server.
Minecraft UpdateMinecraft Live 2026 — Everything You Need to Know
Minecraft Live returns March 21 with Tiny Takeover details, the 2026 drop roadmap, and rumored reveals including a potential new game announcement.
Mod NewsCobblemon Passes 25 Million Downloads — Pokémon in Minecraft Is Bigger Than Ever
The open-source Pokémon mod has hit 25.5M downloads with thriving official modpacks on both Fabric and NeoForge. Plus: new Cobbleverse pack launches with all 1,025 Pokémon.
Modpack SpotlightMarch 2026 Modpack Roundup — What's Hot Right Now
From Pokémon adventures to sci-fi warfare and RPG quests — here are the best new and updated modpacks dropping this month.
Minecraft UpdateMinecraft "Tiny Takeover" Update — Baby Mobs Get a Complete Overhaul
Mojang revealed the name of the first 2026 game drop. Every baby mob is getting redesigned with unique animations, sounds, and the new Golden Dandelion item.
Minecraft UpdateWhat Java Version Do I Need for Minecraft 26.1? (Java 25, Explained)
Short answer: Minecraft 26.1 requires Java 25 (OpenJDK 25). Here is how to update your server, what changed in the new year-based version numbers, and which mod loaders are compatible.
Modpack SpotlightATM10 Passes 13 Million Downloads — The Definitive Modpack of 2026
All The Mods 10 continues its reign with 500+ mods, extensive questing, and a perfect blend of tech, magic, and exploration. Here's why everyone's playing it.
Mod NewsBest Sodium & Iris Shader Packs for Minecraft 26.1 (2026)
Sodium and Iris updated for Minecraft 26.1 with Java 25 support. Best shader packs, performance benchmarks, and how to use Iris shaders on NeoForge and Fabric servers.
CommunityMinecraft Legacy Source Code Leaked — Scrapped Features Discovered
PS3, Pocket Edition, and Dungeons source code surfaced online, revealing floating islands, early village designs, and hidden content from 2014.
Mod NewsNeoForge Releases Early Builds for Minecraft 26.1
NeoForge already has snapshot-compatible builds for Minecraft 26.1, plus stable releases for 1.21.11. The modded ecosystem is moving fast.
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