Minecraft developer Mojang is switching the Java Edition's graphics API from OpenGL to Vulkan ahead of its Vibrant Visuals update.

Work continues for the Vibrant Visuals update to come to Minecraft Java, and as part of that they're switching the rendering from OpenGL to Vulkan.

Part of Minecraft's charm has always been its simple, blocky, pixelated aesthetic. With more items than ever and some retextures over the years, vanilla Minecraft looks slightly less grassroots than ...

What’s new in the Minecraft 1.21.7 update? Minecraft has released a new update (version 1.21.7) for Java Edition. This update adds fun new items and important fixes. Two cool additions are: You can ...

Millions of players worldwide take pleasure in playing Minecraft Java Edition, the original version of the game. The sandbox title has established a name for itself since its full release in 2011 and ...

Mojang's new Minecraft Java 1.21.9 update is out, and players can enhance their experience with OptiFine. This guide details how to safely download and install OptiFine, even if a stable 1.21.9 ...

The Java Edition of Minecraft is the OG version that is preferred by most of the hardcore Minecraft enthusiasts and fans. The Java Edition is designed to run only on PCs and has its own massive world ...

There are already nearly unlimited possibilities within the magical world of Minecraft, but you can make it even grander with mods. Mods are additions and expansions (usually built by third parties) ...

Building the best Minecraft XP farms for 1.18 early on is a great way to make sure you don't have to do any grinding. While a lot of new players might prefer to ignore it, old-hands often dread the ...

GameSpot may get a commission from retail offers. While you may be limited to which version of Minecraft you can play based on the device you're using, there are some important differences between ...

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