Now, with Vulkan on the horizon, Minecraft: Java Edition is finally stepping into a modern graphics era. For a title that continues to thrive years after launch, the Vulkan upgrade signals that even ...

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 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. Announced today (February 18th) by Mojang developers ...

Minecraft 2 isn't happening. Microsoft continues updating the original game instead of creating a sequel. Learn what Notch's cancelled spiritual successor was and what's actually coming next.

For people who are interested in cars as more than basic transportation, the temptation to modify and customize their vehicles can often be too hard to resist. The modifications themselves can be ...

Minecraft has been a raging success since Mojang released it in 2011. And its continued popularity means that many folks who’ve heard great things about it may really want to try out this sandbox ...

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 ...

Tinkers Construct Minecraft mod: the ultimate tool and weapon crafting overhaul. Create custom tools with modular parts, durable materials like Manyullyn. Tinkers Construct is one of the most popular ...

Mojang Studios announced Tuesday it will eliminate code obfuscation in Minecraft: Java Edition, marking a significant shift in how the company distributes the game to its modding community. The change ...

As you might already know, Minecraft Java Edition is the most powerful version of the game. You can customize it, upgrade it, and modify it using the best Minecraft ...