Nether portals are structures in Minecraft that players can use to travel between the game’s Overworld and Nether realms. They are built out of obsidian blocks and have vertical, rectangular frames.

Exploring Nether Fortresses is required to get to the end of Minecraft; but where are they? (Image via Mojang Studios) If you want to beat Minecraft, you need to explore at least one Nether Fortress.

A "Minecraft" nether guide helps players survive one of the game's deadliest dimensions, where lava oceans, ghasts, and piglins can end a run instantly. Protection begins with fire resistance potions ...

Minecon 2019 is underway, and Mojang is showing off plenty of new content heading to the classic block-builder. Lots has already been revealed in the livestream, but the most recent new feature is the ...

GameSpot may get a commission from retail offers. Minecraft's latest update, the 1.16 "Nether Update," has arrived and with it comes a bevy of additions such as new locations and ores. It's a huge ...

GameSpot may get a commission from retail offers. Minecraft is gearing up for its next major update, the Nether Update, which will add new biomes to the previously rather samey Nether. A release date ...

Minecraft is filled with fan-made monuments to other games. It's not uncommon to see players spend hundreds of hours recreating familiar cities or towns to a one-to-one scale, and there are plenty of ...

Minecraft Dungeons is all about diving into various different levels and fighting your way through typical Minecraft biomes teeming with mobs as you try and put a stop to the evil Arch-Illager’s plans ...

Mining for gold? Be careful, because the Piglins are watching! These half-pig, half-who-knows-what beasts may attack on sight or barter with you – depending on whether you impress them. Think of them ...