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Mods, packs and maps picked by MCNOW editors

Not sure what to install? MCNOW editors pick mods, resource packs and maps by theme.

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  1. Editor's Picks · Ep. 1 MCNOW PICKS — If You're New to Mods, Start with These 10 Mods can change Minecraft into a 'different game' or make the original game more convenient. "I want to try installing a… 2026.09.22
  2. Editor's Picks · Ep. 2 10 Resource Packs for Builders — From Vanilla Feel to Connected Textures and Realism The same building can look completely different depending on which resource pack you use. The longer you've been buildin… 2026.09.26
  3. Editor's Picks · Ep. 3 First Shader Guide — Iris or OptiFine, Choosing the Right Shader for My Specs 7 Shaders keep the blocks the same but redraw the light, shadows, water, and sky. The world in Minecraft video thumbnails,… 2026.10.06

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