minecraft ☆

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Description:
Sandbox construction video game

Type: Cask | Latest Version: 2.1.3,1@0 | Tracked Since: Dec 28, 2025

Links: Homepage | @Minecraft | formulae.brew.sh

Category: Other

Tags: game sandbox minecraft gaming java

Install: brew install --cask minecraft

About:
Minecraft is a sandbox game where players explore a blocky, procedurally-generated 3D world with infinite terrain. Players can gather resources, craft tools, and build structures, or choose to adventure in either survival or creative modes. This cask provides the official launcher for the Java Edition of the game.

Key Features:

Procedurally generated infinite worlds
Creative and survival game modes
Extensive modding support via the Forge and Fabric APIs
Multiplayer servers for cooperative and competitive play

Use Cases:

Building complex structures and automated systems using Redstone
Exploring vast, unique worlds generated from seeds
Playing with friends on private or public servers

Alternatives:

Bedrock Edition – The official version for Windows 10/11, consoles, and mobile; differs from Java Edition in platform compatibility and feature parity.

Version History

Detected	Version	Rev	Change	Commit
Jul 2, 2024 11:09pm	1.8.2	0	VERSION_BUMP	0c4958b9