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 ...

Minecraft Java Edition is replacing OpenGL with Vulkan as its graphics API. Vulkan is going to enable better performance, better graphics, and a solid backbone for the Vibrant Visuals. Moreover, it ...

The 2026 World Cup is fast approaching. It’s almost Christmas (can you believe it?), and before long we’ll be in 2026—meaning we’re just months away from the largest World Cup in history, hosted ...

Apple joined Google this week in allowing travelers to add their passports to their cellphone “wallets.” As the holiday travel season nears, here’s what you need to know. By Claire Fahy As Americans ...

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 ...

Mojang has dropped some huge news for Minecraft Java players - especially those that love to mod. While the modding scene is already thriving in Minecraft, it's not as accessible as you'd expect for ...

Kirstyn Hill has worked as a clinical pediatric and women’s health pharmacist since 2020. She was driven to work with a patient population that is not often able to easily speak up for themselves and ...

Want to enhance your Minecraft world with new items, mobs, or gameplay features? Installing mods is the best way to do it. This guide shows you how to install Minecraft mods safely and quickly. Before ...