Minecraft Java Edition is finally moving from OpenGL to multi-threaded Vulkan

Although Mojang has not provided a precise timeline for transitioning Minecraft to Vulkan, players and modders can begin testing the new renderer in Java Edition in ...
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Minecraft shaders 2026 - Java and Bedrock graphics packs

How a game looks is one of its most important factors, especially in an age of photo-realism and ray-tracing. So, even if you're playing one of the most aesthetically uncomplicated videogames to come ...
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Minecraft leak reveals look at features that never made it into the game

Data miners are responsible for big news, as the PlayStation 3 version of Minecraft's source code leaks and reveals scrapped features.
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Minecraft Gives Update on Vibrant Visuals for Java Edition

James Ratcliff joined GameRant in 2022 as a Gaming News Writer. In 2023, James was offered a chance to become an occasional feature writer for different games and then a Senior Author in 2025. He is a ...

Minecraft Live showcase announced for next week as Mojang teases "Secret Stuff"

The first Minecraft Live presentation of 2026 is kicking off next week with information on the upcoming Tiny Takeover content update and other reveals.
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Minecraft texture packs 2026 - Java and Bedrock resources

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 ...