The arrival of Minecraft 26.1 in March 2026 brought major changes to the modding landscape, including the removal of obfuscation and new API standards that demand a fresh approach to modpack building.

Mojang Studios announced Tuesday it will eliminate code obfuscation in Minecraft: Java Edition, marking a significant shift in how the company distributes the game to its modding community. The change ...

The landscape of Minecraft modding has shifted dramatically in 2026, moving away from fragmented toolchains toward a cohesive ecosystem centered on Fabric, NeoForge, and the ubiquitous Cloth Config ...