After more than 16 years, Minecraft: Java Edition is finally moving away from the aging OpenGL graphics system and upgrading to Vulkan, a modern multi-threaded rendering API. The change, announced by ...

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 ...

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Mojang warned that many popular mods will be affected by this change and wants to help mod authors port over their work. It has been nine years since OpenGL stopped receiving updates, and Minecraft ...

Minecraft: Java & Bedrock Edition removes that problem by including both editions in one digital purchase, accessible from a single launcher, and it’s still only $19.97 (reg. $29.99). This bundle ...

In a fittingly full-circle sort of way, it's taken avid Minecraft enjoyers only a couple of days to splice the best parts of the game that inspired Hytale into Hytale, letting those who have waited ...

If you ever thought that a life-like environment and additional features on Minecraft are limited only to bigger screens, then think again. For crafters who like to create a portable world, we have a ...

Minecraft Java snapshots will now use a new version numbering system starting with Minecraft 26.1. The latest snapshot also brings a balanced villager trading system and a revamped lighting system. A ...

The modding scene in Minecraft is extremely active and has produced dozens of amazing mods over the years. If you're looking to turn the game into a spooky and thrilling adventure and bring the iconic ...