ModrinthJune 1, 2026
Pride 2026 Fundraiser: Matching up to $10,000
Celebrating our community and working together to make a difference.
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The Minecraft updates that matter.
A clear watch on Minecraft, mods, servers and major gaming news. Every update remains attributed to its official source.
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Build a better Minecraft project
Practical methods for launching a modded server, choosing a loader and distributing a reliable installation.
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How to create a custom Minecraft launcher for your server
A practical guide to building, configuring and distributing a custom Minecraft launcher with Forge, Fabric, NeoForge and mods.
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Mods and loadersFabric or NeoForge: which Minecraft mod loader should you choose?
A practical Fabric vs NeoForge comparison based on mod availability, performance, maintenance and server type.
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ModpacksHow to distribute and update a Minecraft modpack
A reliable method for distributing a Minecraft modpack while managing versions, licenses, updates and world backups.
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Add other users to your server, assign roles, and track what’s changed.
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ModrinthMay 29, 2026
Project Analytics are good now
Get deeper insights into how people are using your projects with breakdowns, filtering, and more!
Read on LaunchAuraNeoForgeMay 11, 2026
Mitigating Network Vulnerabilities
This blog post explains NeoForge’s patch for a network object allocation exploit, and how modders can mitigate these issues in their own serverbound packets.
Read on LaunchAuraModrinthApril 12, 2026
Modrinth Hosting in the App
Buy, setup, and manage your server all in the Modrinth App.
Read on LaunchAuraNeoForgeMarch 24, 2026
NeoForge for Minecraft 26.1
All you need to know about NeoForge for Minecraft 26.1.
Read on LaunchAuraModrinthMarch 17, 2026
Content Management Overhaul
Overhauled content management for both Modrinth Hosting servers and Modrinth App instances.
Read on LaunchAuraFabricMarch 14, 2026
Fabric for Minecraft 26.1
A new version of Minecraft is coming soon with changes that will affect all mod makers. As always, we ask all players to be patient, and give mod developers time to update to this new version. We kindly ask everyone not to pester them. We also recommend all players make backups...
Read on LaunchAuraModrinthMarch 4, 2026
Introducing Server Projects
A new project type made for seamless modded multiplayer on Modrinth.
Read on LaunchAuraQuiltMCFebruary 3, 2026
Bringing Quilt into the non-obfuscated era
With Mojang’s announcement that the future of Minecraft doesn’t include obfuscated code, we’re making some changes to help Quilt move into the new era of modding. Goodbye, Quilt Mappings.
Read on LaunchAuraNeoForgeJanuary 1, 2026
2025: Big Changes are Coming
A retrospection on the past year (take three)
Read on LaunchAuraNeoForgeDecember 26, 2025
NeoForge for 26.1 Snapshots
Early NeoForge builds are now available for Minecraft 26.1-snapshot-1.
Read on LaunchAuraModrinthDecember 18, 2025
Streamlined Version Creation
Version creation is now dramatically more intelligent and easier for creators.
Read on LaunchAuraNeoForgeDecember 9, 2025
NeoForge 21.11 for Minecraft 1.21.11
All you need to know about NeoForge 21.11, now released for Minecraft 1.21.11.
Read on LaunchAuraFabricDecember 5, 2025
Fabric for Minecraft 1.21.11
A new version of Minecraft is coming soon with some changes that affect most mod makers. As always, we ask all players to be patient, and give mod developers time to update to this new version. We kindly ask everyone not to pester them. We also recommend all players make backups...
Read on LaunchAuraFabricOctober 31, 2025
Removing Obfuscation from Fabric
Mojang recently published a blog post announcing that they will be removing obfuscation from Minecraft: Java Edition starting with the first snapshot after the Mounts of Mayhem launch later this year. There will also be supplementary “experimental” releases starting with next...
Read on LaunchAuraModrinthOctober 27, 2025
More Ways to Withdraw
New withdraw options and a redesigned revenue dashboard
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Standing By Our Values
Keeping LGBTQIA+ content visible despite demands from Russia.
Read on LaunchAuraNeoForgeSeptember 30, 2025
The Transfer Rework
This post covers the changes made to the transfer APIs in NeoForge 21.9, first giving an overview of the new system, and then explaining how to migrate from the old system.
Read on LaunchAuraNeoForgeSeptember 30, 2025
NeoForge 21.9 for Minecraft 1.21.9
All you need to know about NeoForge 21.9, now released for Minecraft 1.21.9.
Read on LaunchAuraFabricSeptember 23, 2025
Fabric for Minecraft 1.21.9 & 1.21.10
A new version of Minecraft is coming soon with some changes that affect most mod makers. As always, we ask all players to be patient, and give mod developers time to update to this new version. We kindly ask everyone not to pester them. We also recommend all players make backups...
Read on LaunchAuraModrinthSeptember 8, 2025
Modrinth Servers Launches in Asia
Our latest Modrinth Servers datacenter is in Singapore.
Read on LaunchAuraModrinthAugust 28, 2025
Creators: Verify Your Environment Metadata
We've overhauled the environment metadata on Modrinth, and all creators must verify their settings.
Read on LaunchAuraModrinthAugust 20, 2025
Get a Free Modrinth Server
In partnership with Medal.tv, get a 5-day free trial for Modrinth Servers
Read on LaunchAuraNeoForgeAugust 8, 2025
2025 Serverside Summer Results
Serverside Summer mod contest results!
Read on LaunchAuraModrinthJuly 6, 2025
Skins — Now in Modrinth App!
Customize your look, save your favorite skins, and swap them out in a flash, all within Modrinth App.
Read on LaunchAuraModrinthJuly 2, 2025
Creator Updates, July 2025
Addressing recent growth and growing pains that have been affecting creators.
Read on LaunchAuraModrinthJuly 1, 2025
A Pride Month Success: Over $8,400 Raised for The Trevor Project!
Reflecting on our Pride Month fundraiser campaign for LGBTQ+ youth.
Read on LaunchAuraNeoForgeJune 17, 2025
NeoForge 21.6 for Minecraft 1.21.6
All you need to know about NeoForge 21.6, now released for Minecraft 1.21.6.
Read on LaunchAuraFabricJune 15, 2025
Fabric for Minecraft 1.21.6, 1.21.7 & 1.21.8
A new version of Minecraft is coming soon with some changes that affect most mod makers. As always, we ask all players to be patient, and give mod developers time to update to this new version. We kindly ask everyone not to pester them. We also recommend all players make backups...
Read on LaunchAuraNeoForgeMay 31, 2025
2025 Serverside Summer
Serverside Summer mod contest now live!
Read on LaunchAuraNeoForgeApril 17, 2025
A New Block Model Lighting Pipeline
This blog post explains how smooth lighting works in Minecraft, and how the new block model lighting pipeline introduced in NeoForge 21.5.30-beta improves it.
Read on LaunchAuraNeoForgeMarch 31, 2025
2025 Serverside Summer Sneak Peek
Serverside Summer mod contest coming soon! Clear out your calenders!
Read on LaunchAuraNeoForgeMarch 25, 2025
NeoForge 21.5 for Minecraft 1.21.5
All you need to know about NeoForge 21.5, now released for Minecraft 1.21.5.
Read on LaunchAuraFabricMarch 24, 2025
Fabric for Minecraft 1.21.5
A new version of Minecraft is coming soon with some changes that affect most mod makers. As always, we ask all players to be patient, and give mod developers time to update to this new version. We kindly ask everyone not to pester them. We also recommend all players make backups...
Read on LaunchAuraModrinthMarch 13, 2025
A New Chapter for Modrinth Servers
Modrinth Servers is now fully operated in-house by the Modrinth Team.
Read on LaunchAuraNeoForgeJanuary 2, 2025
ModDevGradle 2 Stable Release
ModDevGradle 2 is stable. How to update, what changed, and what ModDevGradle is anyway.
Read on LaunchAuraNeoForgeJanuary 1, 2025
2024: The first Mod Packs
A retrospection on the past year (take two)
Read on LaunchAuraNeoForgeDecember 8, 2024
Steering Council Elections 2024
Steering Council Elections 2024
Read on LaunchAuraNeoForgeDecember 3, 2024
NeoForge 21.4 for Minecraft 1.21.4
All you need to know about NeoForge 21.4, now released for Minecraft 1.21.4.
Read on LaunchAuraFabricDecember 2, 2024
Fabric for Minecraft 1.21.4
Minecraft 1.21.4, the Garden Awakens drop, releases December 3rd. Like with other updates, this drop contains some significant changes affecting mod makers.
Read on LaunchAuraModrinthNovember 3, 2024
Host your own server with Modrinth Servers — now in beta
Fast, simple, reliable servers directly integrated into Modrinth.
Read on LaunchAuraNeoForgeOctober 22, 2024
NeoForge 21.2 for Minecraft 1.21.2
All you need to know about NeoForge 21.2, now released for Minecraft 1.21.2.
Read on LaunchAuraFabricOctober 14, 2024
Fabric for Minecraft 1.21.2 & 1.21.3
Minecraft 1.21.2, the “Bundles of Bravery” drop, is expected to release soon. Mojang has recently announced that they will release these “drops” throughout the year. Like with other updates, this drop contains some significant changes affecting mod makers.
Read on LaunchAuraModrinthSeptember 13, 2024
Quintupling Creator Revenue and Becoming Sustainable
Announcing an update to our monetization program, creator split, and more!
Read on LaunchAuraModrinthAugust 21, 2024
Introducing Modrinth+, a refreshed site look, and a new advertising system!
Learn about this major update to Modrinth.
Read on LaunchAuraQuiltMCJuly 3, 2024
QSL and QFAPI for 1.20.6 and beyond
QFAPI is out now for 1.20.6 and 1.21. However, the version of QSL (the Quilt-only tools we provide developers) bundled in these versions is much smaller than before, and currently only contains the qsl_base and crash_info modules. More APIs will be reintroduced to QSL as time...
Read on LaunchAuraQuiltMCJuly 2, 2024
Quilt Development Update: April, May & June 2024
Welcome back to the blog, quilters. It’s been three months since the last time I wrote up one of these big update posts, three months since you skipped to the parts you cared about without reading my whole post, and one month since Eminem released a new Slim Shady song and took...
Read on LaunchAuraNeoForgeJune 13, 2024
NeoForge 21.0 for Minecraft 1.21
All you need to know about NeoForge 21.0, now released for Minecraft 1.21.
Read on LaunchAuraFabricMay 31, 2024
Fabric for Minecraft 1.21 & 1.21.1
Minecraft 1.21 is expected to be released on June 13, with some significant changes affecting mod makers.
Read on LaunchAuraModrinthMay 7, 2024
Malware Discovery Disclosure: "Windows Borderless" mod
Threat Analysis and Plan of Action
Read on LaunchAuraNeoForgeApril 23, 2024
NeoForge 20.5 for Minecraft 1.20.5
All you need to know about NeoForge 20.5, now released for Minecraft 1.20.5.
Read on LaunchAuraFabricApril 19, 2024
Fabric for Minecraft 1.20.5 & 1.20.6
Minecraft 1.20.5 is to be released in the near future with significant changes affecting mod makers.
Read on LaunchAuraQuiltMCApril 8, 2024
Quilt Development Update: March 2024
In my journeys through the many QuiltMC codebases, I’ve learned many things. One of those teachings is that I should keep this intro short and sweet. This month saw tons of work on QSL, a big release of Quilt Loader, and a ton of new mappings. Simply delightful. Grab your...
Read on LaunchAuraModrinthApril 4, 2024
A Sustainable Path Forward for Modrinth
Our capital return and what’s next.
Read on LaunchAuraNeoForgeMarch 13, 2024
NeoForge for Snapshots
Our team regularly updates NeoForge to snapshot versions of Minecraft. This helps us anticipate changes, and spread out the porting work. In accordance with our commitment to transparency, we are now making the code for NeoForge snapshot versions public.
Read on LaunchAuraQuiltMCMarch 9, 2024
Quilt Development Update: February 2024
Well gamers. Another month another late blog post from your local insomniac. This month, to break up the monotony of my ramblings, we’ve brought local QSL guy OroArmor onto the program to tell us about, you guessed it, QSL. Come sit by the fireside with him.
Read on LaunchAuraQuiltMCFebruary 12, 2024
Quilt Development Update: January 2024
As a homunculus constructed of mappings and Swing, barely tied together by a high-voltage web of electricity and emotion, I try to deliver a nuanced view of each month’s development in the Quiltosphere, to varying degrees of success. Let’s see what happened in the last 31 days...
Read on LaunchAuraModrinthJanuary 6, 2024
Creator Update: Analytics, Organizations, Collections, and more
December may be over, but we’re not done giving gifts.
Read on LaunchAuraNeoForgeJanuary 1, 2024
2023: The Good, The Bad... and The Fork
A retrospection on the past year
Read on LaunchAuraNeoForgeDecember 31, 2023
The Networking Refactor
This post gives an overview of the changes made to the networking system of NeoForge 20.4.
Read on LaunchAuraQuiltMCDecember 31, 2023
Quilt Development Update: December 2023
Welcome back to your favourite series recapping the month’s Quilt development! This month saw tons of work on mappings with Enigma 2.0 , plenty of new beta releases for Quilt Loader, work on porting Quilted Fabric API to new Fabric API releases and Minecraft versions, and work...
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Video game news
A selection of official announcements covering trends, releases and experiences that inspire gaming communities.
Xbox WireJune 7, 2026
Rebuilding Brotherhood: How Gears of War: E-Day Renews a Legendary Franchise
The post Rebuilding Brotherhood: How Gears of War: E-Day Renews a Legendary Franchise appeared first on XBOX Wire .
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Xbox WireJune 7, 2026
XBOX Games Showcase 2026 Recap: The Return of Exclusives, World Premieres, and Anniversary Hardware
The post XBOX Games Showcase 2026 Recap: The Return of Exclusives, World Premieres, and Anniversary Hardware appeared first on XBOX Wire .
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Xbox WireJune 7, 2026
DMZ – New Intel on Call of Duty’s Extraction Shooter Experience
The post DMZ – New Intel on Call of Duty’s Extraction Shooter Experience appeared first on XBOX Wire .
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Xbox WireJune 7, 2026
Clockwork Revolution: Burlesque, Bullets, and Butterfly Effects
The post Clockwork Revolution: Burlesque, Bullets, and Butterfly Effects appeared first on XBOX Wire .
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Xbox WireJune 7, 2026
Spyro: A Realm Beyond Interview – A New Design, Full Flight, Tom Kenny Returns and More
The post Spyro: A Realm Beyond Interview – A New Design, Full Flight, Tom Kenny Returns and More appeared first on XBOX Wire .
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Xbox WireJune 7, 2026
New XBOX 25th Anniversary Console and Controller
The post New XBOX 25th Anniversary Console and Controller appeared first on XBOX Wire .
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Xbox WireJune 7, 2026
Senua: Answering the Big Questions About Ninja Theory’s Unexpected New Action-Adventure
The post Senua: Answering the Big Questions About Ninja Theory’s Unexpected New Action-Adventure appeared first on XBOX Wire .
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Xbox WireJune 7, 2026
State of Decay 3: Answering the Biggest Questions After the First Gameplay Reveal
The post State of Decay 3: Answering the Biggest Questions After the First Gameplay Reveal appeared first on XBOX Wire .
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PlayStation BlogJune 6, 2026
Summer Game Fest 2026 highlights: 16 games coming to PS5
The summer continues to be an exciting time for big game announcements with a new look at upcoming titles, some long-awaited release dates, and more than a few surprises along the way. Here are some of the biggest updates and reveals on upcoming PlayStation titles. Assassin’s...
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PlayStation BlogJune 5, 2026
Official PlayStation Podcast Episode 543: State of Faye
Email us at PSPodcast@sony.com! Subscribe via Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or download here Hey, everybody! Tim, Kristen, Brett, and I are back this week to discuss the latest State of Play, along with some of our favorite announcements and what we can’t wait to get our hands on....
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PlayStation BlogJune 5, 2026
Share of the Week: Star Wars Outlaws
Last week, we sent you to a galaxy far, far away to share moments from Star Wars Outlaws using #PSshare #PSBlog. The open-world adventure is available now in the PlayStation Plus Game Catalog. Here are this week’s highlights: wingsforsmiles shares Kay staring out to a sunset...
Read on LaunchAuraPlayStation BlogJune 5, 2026
(For Southeast Asia) PlayStation Store: May 2026’s top downloads
It’s time to see which PS5, PS4, PS VR2, and free-to-play games topped last month’s download charts. In May, Mr. Bond does it again as 007 First Light topped the Asia charts for PS5, while NTE: Neverness to Everness topped Asia’s Free to Play charts. Check out the full listings...
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PlayStation BlogJune 4, 2026
Hands-on report — Ace Combat 8: Wings of Theve
Ace Combat 8: Wings of Theve begins with a losing war. After a lightning strike by the Republic of Sotoa, the armed forces of the Federation of Central Usea are struggling to survive — and as an FCU fighter pilot, you’re joining the remnants of a military that’s barely holding...
Read on LaunchAuraPlayStation BlogJune 3, 2026
PlayStation Store: May 2026’s top downloads
It’s time to see which PS5, PS4, PS VR2, and free-to-play games topped last month’s download charts. In May, Mr. Bond did it again as 007 First Light topped the US and EU charts, while newcomer I Am Cat dominated the PS VR2 charts. Check out the full listings below. What titles...
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PlayStation BlogJune 3, 2026
(For Southeast Asia) Marvel’s Wolverine: new gameplay, story details from State of Play
The wait is over! We have an all-new gameplay video for Marvel’s Wolverine, along with details about our gameplay, characters, and story from the recent State of Play. We’re also excited to announce you can pre-order Marvel’s Wolverine starting today. But first, dive into our...
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PlayStation BlogJune 2, 2026
State of Play June 2026: all announcements, trailers
Today’s State of Play packed in over 60 minutes of updates, announcements, and reveals. It opened with a closer look at Marvel’s Wolverine and concluded with the reveal of God of War Laufey. Between those two heavyweights, a barrage of release dates, fresh looks, and surprises....
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PlayStation BlogJune 2, 2026
First look at God of War Laufey
We’re thrilled to finally share what the team at Santa Monica Studio has been working on, the next mainline entry to the God of War series: God of War Laufey! Wishlist God of War Laufey here! God of War Laufey Death was supposed to be the end, but for Laufey (Faye), warrior and...
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PlayStation BlogJune 2, 2026
Until Dawn 2 is coming to PS5 in 2027
Back in 2015, Until Dawn arrived on PlayStation 4, and we all fell (and screamed) in love with this instant classic. Now, we’re beyond excited to finally announce an all-new sequel for PS5… and if that’s not enough, we’ve got the world’s first trailer, right here, just for you....
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