Minecraft is removing Code Obfuscation in Java!

On a random Wednesday, Mojang posted an announcement that none of us would have ever expected. From future snapshots, Minecraft releases will include their code un-obfuscated, or in other words: entirely visible! (See original post here.)

This is wonderful news! Mojang has always been in favor of modding the game and this move will lead even more people doing so.

But more importantly, this is a great news for us developers as well! Even if you don't plan on modding the game, having the source code accessible means you can learn how Minecraft is built, piece by piece, and improve your skill(s) even more 🥹. Just think about what lies behind the procedural world generation - we're excited!!

During times like this, where money is often put before everything else (and it'd be difficult to justify releasing your entire codebase), it's nice to see Mojang take an important step towards the community and developers. Looking forward to learn more about the game's behind the scenes!