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

Mojang warned that many popular mods will be affected by this change and wants to help mod authors port over their work.

Ahead of the Switch 2's arrival, developer Mojang has announced Minecraft will be getting a visual graphics upgrade. This was revealed during the latest 'Minecraft Live' broadcast for March 2025 and ...

Mojang released the Minecraft Chase the Skies game drop (version 1.21.6) on June 17, 2025. This update brought loads of game-changing features like happy ghasts, craftable saddles, lead changes, ...

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 ...

To install shaders in "Minecraft: Java Edition," you'll first need to download a free program called OptiFine. Once OptiFine is installed, all you need to do is move the shader files into a specific ...

This is Vibrant Visuals, an upcoming upgrade to Minecraft: Bedrock Edition which is adding graphical enhancements such as volumetric fog, directional lighting, and more. Mojang Studios describe this ...

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 ...