Minecraft just made it impossible to cheat in Hardcore worlds

By Matt Porter

Added Jun 10, 2026

Minecraft's 26.2 Pre-Release 5 update includes a change that makes it impossible to use commands to cheat in the game's Hardcore mode.

This article was curated from external sources. Originally reported by PCGAMESN, summarized by Gamers Unchained. All trademarks belong to their respective owners.

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Minecraft just made it impossible to cheat in Hardcore worlds