Minecraft Explorer's Encyclopedia

This fun guide is written by an expert crew of explorers of Minecraft’s Overworld and other dimensions.They specialise in the different biomes of the game and want to share their stories of survival and tales of treasure with every Minecraft player in the world!

The Overworld is an enormous land, full of different biomes, and it can be a challenge to see everything and find everywhere you want to. This Explorer’s Encyclopedia takes you on a journey over land and sea to discover everything that makes Minecraft so exciting.

Whether you want to wander meadows, climb mountains, mine though underground caves, swim through oceans or transport yourself to other dimensions – this guide tells you how to find them, what to take and what to expect once you’re there!

It’s time for adventure!

Minecraft is a multi-platform block-based gaming sensation. Whether you're in Creative, Survival or Hardcore mode, the Minecraft books contain all the advice you need to survive and thrive!

About the Author

Mojang is a games studio based in Stockholm, Sweden and was founded in 2009 by Markus Persson and Jakob Porser. Persson is also the creator of Mojang's best-selling game to date: Minecraft. The alpha version of Minecraft was launched in 2009, and the official game went on sale in 2011. Since then, over 350 million copies have been sold, making it the best-selling video game of all time. In 2025, Minecraft hit the big screen in a new movie starring Jason Momoa and Jack Black.