FAQ

  1. Where can I find Java Edition downloads? If you are looking for our standard ready-to-play maps for versions 1.16.5, 1.17.1, or 1.19.4—or the fan-made Diamond Edition maps for 1.21.4+ and 26.3+… you can find them [here]. These maps are available in a wide variety of scales, ranging from 1:500 to 1:18000. Java only for now.

  2. Are there maps available for Bedrock Edition? Currently, there are no standard full-scale Bedrock downloads. However, most of our regional maps have free Bedrock versions available. We have also recently initiated a project to release full Bedrock Earth maps by 2027.

  3. Do you still support Legacy 1.12 maps? Yes! If you need our older legacy maps for Minecraft 1.12.2, you can download them [here] in 1:1000, 1:2000, and 1:4000 scales.

  4. What size map should I choose?

    For geopolitical/PVP servers: 1:1000 is generally best for balancing large terrain with travel time.

    For builders: 1:500 or 1:320 provides the most pleasurable building experience.

    For solo players, small friend groups, or educational settings: We highly recommend the 1:1500 scale.

  5. Which map type is right for me: Machine-Generated vs. Hand-Painted? Historically, Minecraft Earth maps have always been machine-generated and recently AI generated. While this method is free and relatively fast, it comes with limitations—such as water glitches, spiked mountains, heavy file sizes, and unattractive terrain even when paired with custom assets or custom trees.

    Machine-Generated (Free): Ideal for casual play with friends. Note: The software used to make these maps is free and open-source. You should never pay someone for a machine or AI generated map.

    Diamond Edition (Freemium): To solve the limitations of AI or machine generated terrain, human artists spent over a year hand-crafting the new Diamond Edition maps. These are beautiful, lag-free masterpieces designed to boost player retention, increase server donations. We highly recommend them for commercial servers and educational institutions.

  6. Can I make my own Earth maps? Absolutely. If you want to use Tiles—the open-source software we used to generate all maps for 1.16.5 and newer—you can find the installation guide [here] and a detailed breakdown of the generation settings [here]. The software is free, and we welcome community improvements!

  7. Is there a recommended server I can play on? We recommend EarthMC.net, the largest and most active Earth server in the community. They run a beautiful 1:300 scale Diamond Edition Earth map paired with a matching 1:300 Moon map. You can join their server [here].

  8. Have more questions? If you have additional questions or just want to chat with the community, join our official [Discord Server] to get directly in touch with our developers and players.