Stories from our Minecraft servers
Guides, server updates and player stories from our worlds.
Server Update 2.6 — custom crafts, economy rebalance, and the biggest patch of the season
We refreshed spawn hubs on LuckySurvival, MineWars, and CalmSky, added 12 new custom crafts, rebalanced the economy, and shipped a brand-new tournament mode. Here is everything you need to know — and the changes you can already test on the public branch tonight.
Game Basics articles
Game Basics⏱️ 9 minHow to Change Minecraft Username on Java and Bedrock
Change your Minecraft name on Java, Bedrock, Xbox, PlayStation, or Switch.
Game Basics⏱️ 10 minWhat S Minecraft? A Clear Guide for New Players
Learn what Minecraft is, how it works, and what to do first.
Game Basics⏱️ 10 minHow Do I Play Minecraft? Your First World Explained
Choose your edition, start a world, learn the controls, and play with friends.
Game Basics⏱️ 8 minHow Long Is a Minecraft Day? Day and Night Times Explained
A full Minecraft day lasts 20 real-time minutes, including 10 minutes of daylight and 8 minutes 20 seconds of night.
Game Basics⏱️ 9 minMinecraft Is for Free? What You Can Play Without Paying
Find out when Minecraft is free, which devices offer trials, and what the full game costs.
Game Basics⏱️ 9 minHow to Change Minecraft Name on Java and Bedrock
Change your Minecraft name on Java, Bedrock, Xbox, PlayStation, or Switch with these steps.