Mojang makes it easier to create mods in Minecraft Java after a major change

Minecraft has always been much more than a video game: it's a universe built by millions of players, programmers, and digital artists who reinvent it daily. From its earliest versions, the Java Edition has been the community's creative laboratory, but also its greatest technical challenge. The reason: the code was obfuscated, making mod creation difficult.

This historic obstacle is about to end. Mojang announced that after the "Mounts of Mayhem" update, it will stop hiding the source code of Minecraft: Java Edition , marking a milestone in the relationship between the studio and its community. The news was enthusiastically received by thousands of creators who have spent years fighting against the limitations imposed by the source code protection system.

Until now, those wishing to develop a mod had to use external tools to decipher the game's code, a complex and tedious process. Mojang's decision will officially open the doors to collaborative development , eliminating the need for decoding and allowing developers to work with function, class, and method names visible from the start.

The change will be implemented gradually, starting with the first snapshot after Mounts of Mayhem , and will be accompanied by a license file outlining the terms of use for the new code. This promises a new era of transparency and cooperation between the studio and its more technically minded player base.

The context for this opening couldn't be more significant. Mounts of Mayhem , the highly anticipated update coming in late 2025, will bring new mounts like the tameable Nautilus , zombie riders, creature armor, and a new weapon type: the spear. With it, players will be able to perform thrusting and charging attacks, transforming the melee combat experience.

This drive for innovation also extends to content creators, who will now be able to develop their own custom mount systems, weapons, and enemies more easily and quickly.

The Minecraft modding community is one of the most active in the world. Thanks to it, experiences that are now almost as popular as the game itself were born: SkyFactory, RLCraft, Pixelmon, and Better End . Mojang's new policy could spark an unprecedented explosion of creativity , facilitating cross-version compatibility, project maintenance, and team collaboration.

Although the measure will not affect the Bedrock edition, the community celebrates that the Java version is once again at the forefront of innovation , strengthening the open culture that has characterized the game since its origins.

With this change, Mojang isn't just simplifying the technical work; it's giving power back to the community that made Minecraft great . The future of the sandbox game looks more collaborative than ever, and every player, from their computer, will be able to participate more actively in its evolution.