CurseForge primarily caters to modding for Minecraft Java Edition rather than Bedrock Edition. While there are some community-driven tools and resources for modding Bedrock Edition, the platform itself is designed mainly for Java mods, which can take advantage of the Open Source nature of Java.
There are several reasons for this distinction:
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Different Codebases: Minecraft Java and Bedrock editions have different codebases, with Bedrock being built in C++. This fundamentally changes how mods can be developed and distributed.
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Limited Modding Support in Bedrock: Minecraft Bedrock has more limitations in terms of modding capabilities compared to Java. The Java Edition allows extensive modifications through its community-driven frameworks like Forge and Fabric, which are used by many developers.
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Official Marketplace: Bedrock Edition has its own marketplace where players can purchase skins, texture packs, and other content, which adds a layer of official regulation that is less present in the Java modding scene.
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Community Focus: The majority of the modding community has traditionally focused on the Java Edition, leading to a larger repository of tools and mods that are well-established for that version.
If you're looking for Bedrock-compatible content, you may need to explore other platforms or communities that focus specifically on Bedrock, as CurseForge's primary offerings are for Java Edition modding.