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 ...

Minecraft Java recently announced a series of changes, including a much-needed transition from OpenGL to Vulkan. However, the new graphics API will significantly improve performance and graphical ...

Minecraft Java has recently announced an array of changes to modernise the game and improve performance. Among others, one of the biggest overhauls is the transition from OpenGL to Vulkan. While this ...

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 is entering a new era in 2026. With the launch of Minecraft Java 26.1, Mojang is not just releasing another content patch — it’s introducing a new yearly versioning system and laying down ...

Creating a Minecraft server is simple with Java and a proper setup. All you need is an updated JDK file and the server.jar file from Minecraft to get started with the server. If you want to invite ...

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 ...

If you are a Minecrafter, your adventure can never be complete without making a custom base. It can be a tiny house in Minecraft or a full-fledged city. Whatever you choose to build, it has to have a ...

Some Minecraft users see an error message saying Connection Lost, Internal Exception: java.io.IOException, An existing connection was forcibly closed by the remote ...

This tutorial covers how to build a practical and expandable Villager Trading Hall in Minecraft 1.21+, compatible with both Java and Bedrock editions. Ideal for survival gameplay, the design supports ...