Video game news, editions and upgrade guides for US players
We track what publishers and platforms officially announce, check every detail against its source, and explain what it means for you before you buy, pre-order or upgrade.
- Sources linked in every article, so you can check our work
- Rumors labeled clearly, never presented as fact
- Updated when publishers change prices, dates or editions
Latest articles
Showing 16 of 54 articles
See all articles
Every Mojang EULA Mods Rule for Players, Creators and Servers
Mojang's EULA mods rules let you share Java mods but never sell them. Patreon and donations? Mojang's documents don't say, so we…
Minecraft SDL3 keybinds: why mod keys break and how to fix them
In Minecraft Java with SDL3, a mod config that saves keys as numbers can point at a new key, while one that…
Fix a Minecraft Server Mod Mismatch From the Exact Kick Message
Mod mismatch kicks name the problem: a Fabric server says it requires Fabric API on your client, then lists up to four…
Minecraft Mod Client or Server Side? How to Read the Label
Client or server side for a Minecraft mod? Fabric’s server setting skips singleplayer and LAN, while most Modrinth server-side mods still run…
Minecraft Java Mods vs Bedrock Add-Ons, and the Console Route
Bedrock add-ons and Java mods never load in each other’s edition, and only Marketplace add-ons keep achievements on Bedrock, per Mojang.
Can You Put Mods on Minecraft Realms? What Each Edition Allows
Realms mods split by edition: a Java Realm has no mod or plugin setting, while any Bedrock Realm turns on add-ons from…
Is OptiFine 26.3 Out Yet? The Exact Build Status Today
OptiFine 26.3 has no build yet, and its newest previews skip Forge. Here’s the dated status, the release-gap history, and the shader…
Minecraft Forge 26.3 and its first Recommended build
Forge’s 26.3 download page puts one file under both buttons: build 66.1.0. A mod’s own minimum Forge build decides when the two…
Why There’s No Minecraft 1.22, and What Came After 1.21.11
Minecraft 1.22 doesn’t exist on either edition. Bedrock reached year numbers first with 26.0 in February 2026; Java followed with 26.1 in…
Why Minecraft 1.21 Mods Can’t Run on 26.x and What to Do
Minecraft 1.21 mods were built for an obfuscated game, and Mojang’s 26.1 notes say executables are no longer obfuscated. Back up worlds…
Are Your Minecraft Wayland Mods Still Current on Linux?
Minecraft Wayland mods such as Wayland Fix rely on GLFW, and Mojang says SDL3 replaced it. See what that means for the…
Minecraft mods Java version and when you have to install it
Minecraft mods use the Java of their game version. Fabric’s Windows .exe and the CurseForge app need no Java install; NeoForge’s installer…
Mod Incompatible Minecraft Version? Find What’s Wrong and Fix It
Mod incompatible with your Minecraft version? Fabric asks you to back up worlds first, then match the error line to mod, loader…
Fix a Minecraft Mod Missing Dependency Error in Five Steps
Missing dependency on Fabric or NeoForge? A version number where “missing” should be means the file is there but out of range,…
NeoForge 26.3 Is Out of Beta by Label, Per Its Official List
NeoForge 26.3 now has a build without the -beta suffix. What the label meant, and what NeoForged has not confirmed, is laid…
Install Minecraft Fabric Loader on Windows, Mac and Linux
Updating Fabric Loader works differently from a first install: you untick Create Profile, then point your Launcher installation at the new loader…
How we research every article
We don't publish hands-on reviews or claim to have played the games we cover. Every article is built from official sources and passes five checkpoints.
- 1
Collect
Official announcements, store listings and patch notes
- 2
Cross-check
Key facts confirmed against a second source
- 3
Analyze
What it means for US players, in USD
- 4
Review
A second team member checks facts and links
- 5
Update
Articles revised when details change
Read our Editorial Policy and Corrections Policy.
Who we are
The Checkpoint Codex is published by KCS Global Group. Our team of seven researches, writes and fact-checks every article from our office in Risali, Chhattisgarh, India. We are not affiliated with any game publisher or platform.
Get in touch
Readers and error reportscontact@thecheckpointcodex.com
Business, press and legalinfo@thecheckpointcodex.com