The only way to switch an existing world to Hardcore mode is to use a third-party app to edit the game's files. How to change game modes in 'Minecraft: Java Edition' 1.

In Java Edition, users can also change the game mode to Spectator. That feature is eventually coming to Bedrock, too, but for now, most crafters will lean towards either Creative or Survival mode.

Minecraft has evolved a lot in the last 10 years, adding a handful of game modes for variety. Here is how to switch between them on the fly.

When a player creates a Minecraft world, they are given the option to select their game mode. There are four different playable game modes in Minecraft, with survival being the most commonly played.

We're officially out of the snapshot era for the Nether Update, with the first pre-release builds now out for Minecraft: Java Edition. From here on out, expect only bug fixes and polish.

How do you play with your friends in Minecraft? It all depends which version of the game you're playing, as it's one of the many Java vs. Bedrock differences. We'll cover the prerequisites for ...

The latest Minecraft Preview build improves Spectator Mode, returns iron bars and glazed terracotta to the Creative Mode inventory, and more.

Here's a guide for how to switch your Minecraft world from Survival to Creative Mode for Consoles, PC, and Pocket Edition.