Check out this article to learn all about Minecraft moving its graphics API from OpenGL to Vulkan and what is it in for the players.

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Minecraft 26.1 Snapshot 9 will eliminate the confusion with kittens in the game and eliminate a crash caused by an entity going up beyond the height limit.If you ever experienced your Minecraft world ...

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 ...

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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 ...

It's hard to imagine a time when Minecraft, a sandbox game that now features crossover content with Star Wars and Hello Kitty, or offers 'happy Ghasts' as a mob, was scary. I remember back when I was ...

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GameSpot may get a commission from retail offers. Last month, Ubisoft announced significant cuts and the cancellation of six games, including the Prince of Persia: The Sands of Time remake. At the ...

GameSpot may get a commission from retail offers. Chad Grenier, the studio head at Wildlight Entertainment and director of the free-to-play raid shooter Highguard, has said it "doesn't matter" how ...

When Splatoon Raiders was revealed last year, the reaction was immediate and enthusiastic. The Splatoon franchise has grown far beyond its early days as a colorful, experimental shooter. It is now one ...

Starsand Island is currently single-player only. Multiplayer and co-op island visits are listed on the official roadmap for June 2026.