Maps are an important tool in Minecraft. That’s especially true once you start moving away from your initial spawn spot. Of course, we don’t need to preach the importance of a map. You’re here because ...

GameSpot may get a commission from retail offers. The only thing easier in Minecraft than punching a tree is getting lost. You found the coolest river, the richest cave… but you can't remember where ...

GameSpot may get a commission from retail offers. While it might seem like a brand new Minecraft map is random, there's a lot of math happening under the hood to ensure that mountains look like ...

Minecraft amethyst was added with the Minecraft 1.17 update, adding gorgeous purple geodes to discover when exploring the revamped underground cave systems. You can of course build stunning creations ...

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Anastasia Maillot is an Evergreen Editor based in Finland working for Game Rant, where she combines her passion for fiction writing and video games. Although she's not limited to a specific genre of ...

Maps have the ability to let you know where you’re at in-game, as well as give you a detailed lay of the land. So if you’re looking for a recipe on how to make a map, how to use it, or how to level up ...