Mobile devices have access to add-ons, but the process is a bit more complicated and only the bedrock edition is available to be modded. While Minecraft for mobile devices may already be available, it does not offer the same experience as the Steam Deck. The Steam Deck also offers high performance for many games, allowing for modded Minecraft to be enjoyed at a solid 60 frames per second. In the past, this has mostly been limited to PC versions of Minecraft, as it is more difficult to mod their mobile and console counterparts. It could have stronger emphasis on survival mechanics, turn it into a zombie-infested survival game, or make it heavy on technology-focused mods to create an industrial experience.

The chosen mods and shaders can be added at the tap of a button once the system has been set up.īecause of Minecraft's sandbox nature, modding the game allows for player to essentially turn it into whatever kind of game they would like. For Minecraft specifically, this process includes the use of third-party apps such as PolyMC, which can directly download modded content into Minecraft. The Steam Deck's desktop mode allows players to directly edit game files, which allows for games to be modded.

Mods have a precedent of keeping games alive and active, with another example being Skyrim. Minecraft is not only famous for its blocky aesthetic and relaxing gameplay, but its huge modding community that have consistently provided new content for the game for over a decade.

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