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

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 ...

Mojang states that its ongoing effort to bring Vibrant Visuals to the Java Edition will mandate a change that players should note down.

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 ...

Minecraft is showing off its "Vibrant Visuals" update, bringing stunning graphical improvements to the sandbox game. The update will make major changes to the game's lighting effects and visual ...

Minecraft Java and Bedrock edition launched on PC in 2022, bringing the two main versions of the game to a mutual launcher. But even with the two games living happily as one, it can be a bit confusing ...

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