Switching to Creative mode in Minecraft allows players to have unlimited resources and the ability to fly. To switch to Creative mode, players need to open their world or start a new one and access the game menu. From there, they need to click on the “Game Mode” option and select Creative mode. Once in Creative mode, players can experiment with building, explore the game world, and have fun without limitations. This mode is perfect for players who want to unleash their creativity and enjoy the game in a more relaxed and unrestricted manner..
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How to switch to Creative mode in Minecraft
This Minecraft tutorial explains how to switch to Creative mode with screenshots and step-by-step instructions.
Creative is a game mode that is available in all versions of Minecraft. Creative mode gives you unlimited resources, free flying and lets you destroy blocks instantly when mining. When you create a world in Minecraft, you can easily switch back and forth between Survival and Creative modes using the /gamemode command.
Let’s explore how to switch the game mode to Creative using the /gamemode command.
Supported Platforms
The /gamemode command to switch to Creative mode is available in the following versions of Minecraft:
| Platform | Supported (Version*) |
|---|---|
 Java Edition (PC/Mac) |
Yes (1.3.1) |
 Pocket Edition (PE) |
Yes (0.16.0) |
 Xbox 360 |
No |
 Xbox One |
Yes (1.2) |
 PS3 |
No |
 PS4 |
Yes (1.14.0) |
 Wii U |
No |
 Nintendo Switch |
Yes (1.5.0) |
 Windows 10 Edition |
Yes (0.16.0) |
 Education Edition |
Yes |
* The version that it was added or removed, if applicable.
NOTE: Pocket Edition (PE), Xbox One, PS4, Nintendo Switch, and Windows 10 Edition are now called Bedrock Edition. We will continue to show them individually for version history.
Requirements
To run game commands in Minecraft, you have to turn cheats on in your world.
Command to Change to Creative Mode
How to Enter the Command
1. Open the Chat Window
The easiest way to run a command in Minecraft is within the chat window. The game control to open the chat window depends on the version of Minecraft:
- For Java Edition (PC/Mac), press the T key to open the chat window.
- For Pocket Edition (PE), tap on the chat button
at the top of the screen. - For Xbox One, press the D-Pad (right)
on the controller. - For PS4, press the D-Pad (right) on the controller.
- For Nintendo Switch, press the right arrow button
on the controller. - For Windows 10 Edition, press the T key to open the chat window.
- For Education Edition, press the T key to open the chat window.
2. Type the Command
In this example, we are going to change the gamemode to Creative using the following command:
/gamemode creative
Type the command in the chat window. As you are typing, you will see the command appear in the lower left corner of the game window. Press the Enter key to run the command.
Once the cheat has been entered, the game mode will be updated to Creative:
You will see the message “Set own game mode to Creative Mode” appear in the lower left corner of the game window. Also, your health meter and hunger meter will no longer appear above the hotbar.
Now you are in Creative game mode in Minecraft! You will have unlimited resources and mobs will not attack you.
Other Game Mode Commands
You can use other gamemode commands in Minecraft such as:
This Minecraft tutorial explains how to switch to Creative mode in the game. Creative mode allows players to have unlimited resources, fly freely, and destroy blocks instantly when mining. The tutorial provides step-by-step instructions on how to switch to Creative mode using the /gamemode command. The tutorial also lists the platforms that support this command. It explains the requirements for running game commands in Minecraft, and provides the specific commands for changing to Creative mode in each platform. The tutorial also explains how to enter the command in the chat window and provides additional information on other game mode commands available in Minecraft.
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