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 ...

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 ...

Learn how to make simple apps in Android Studio. Android Studio Tutorials: Java Edition provides practical examples and complete source code to help you build your first Android application using ...

The Minecraft Elevator mod is a unique mod that adds elevator blocks to the game, allowing players to traverse in any direction with ease. The pack features an extensive customisation option, allowing ...

In the latest Minecraft Java Edition snapshot 25w45a, Mojang decided to add various new environmental attributes to the game. These new technical features will officially arrive with the Mounts of ...

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 ...

Learn how to build an easy iron farm in Minecraft 1.21+ (Java Edition). This design is compact, survival-friendly, and produces a constant flow of iron using the latest villager & golem mechanics. In ...

Learn how to build the ultimate diamond farm in Minecraft 1.21+ (Java Edition). This survival-friendly setup uses villager trading mechanics and efficient design to create a renewable source of ...

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 ...