Minecraft developer Mojang is switching the Java Edition's graphics API from OpenGL to Vulkan ahead of its Vibrant Visuals update.

Minecraft 2 isn't happening. Microsoft continues updating the original game instead of creating a sequel. Learn what Notch's ...

With Denizen Player Models you can animate a player model to do anything you want whether it'd be emotes, a third person perspective type of gamemode, or a cutscene the choice is yours! Info: The core ...

Players need Minecraft Java edition and a mod like Optifine or Iris to run a shader pack. Download the shader pack from a trusted source and store the zip file in an accessible place. Launch Minecraft ...

After months of silence, Mojang has finally broken their radio silence on Vibrant Visuals for Java Edition—the most significant visual overhaul in Minecraft’s history. While Bedrock Edition players ...

Mojang's new Minecraft Java 1.21.9 update is out, and players can enhance their experience with OptiFine. This guide details how to safely download and install OptiFine, even if a stable 1.21.9 ...

Jack Peachey is a features writer who's worked at Dualshockers and Game Rant. An animation nerd, his favourite games don't have a genre in common as much as they all have pretty pictures. When not ...

If you want to take the graphics for Minecraft Java and Bedrock Edition to the next level, here is how you can download and install shaders. Minecraft offers various ways to install shaders in both ...

In the first Minecraft Live of 2025, Mojang announced Vibrant Visuals for both Bedrock and Java Edition. While Mojang's main focus is to introduce the visual upgrade to Bedrock first, they are ...

Minecraft Java Edition has had a plethora of shader packs created by the community over the years. One of these shader packs is called Super Duper Vanilla, which is interestingly inspired by Mojang's ...

The latest Minecraft 1.21.5 update introduces intriguing features like new mob variants, biomes, and gameplay improvements. Shaders enhance the visual experience with realistic lighting and effects.