OpenGL, formally known as the Open Graphics Library, allows applications like Minecraft to take full advantage of the GPU (Graphics processing unit) on a machine. Minecraft is just one of the ...

While Minecraft graphics are quite basic, they do require OpenGL graphics API to load chunks and other graphical components like shadows and lighting. This graphics API stands for 'Open Graphics ...

Looking ahead: The first official visual upgrade in Minecraft's 16-year history was released last June for Bedrock Edition players. However, the original Java version has a long road ahead of it ...

After 17 years, Minecraft Java Edition starts replacing OpenGL with a Vulkan multi-threaded renderer — update will prove a boon for performance and modding | Tom's ...