The only way to switch an existing world to Hardcore mode is to use a third-party app to edit the game's files. How to change game modes in 'Minecraft: Java Edition' 1.

While Survival mode is fun, Minecraft has much more to offer. Here's how to change game modes on Minecraft at any time.

Changing gamemodes in Minecraft might be considered cheating in some cases, but it can allow players to do a variety of things mid-game.

In Minecraft, players will find themselves exploring almost-infinite worlds. Depending on the game mode, they will have different experiences in Minecraft.

From building new worlds to installing mods, you can do pretty much anything. When you start a "Minecraft" game, you have to pick one of several game modes to play in - Survival, Creative, Adventure, ...