Teenager Alea Frydnlund is creating zombies. “It will attack you if you’re on survival,” she says. “But right now, I’m just on creative.” Alea hunches over a screen in a classroom at the University of ...

Minecraft resource packs let you completely change the game’s visuals, sounds, and atmosphere without coding. Whether you want realism, whimsy, or performance boosts, there’s a pack for every style.

Minecraft now offers two main editions—Java and Bedrock—that share the same core game but cater to different playstyles, devices, and communities. Java thrives on deep customization, mods, and ...