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 ...

The Minecraft Launcher is a handy one-stop portal where players can access various editions of the franchise, from Dungeons to Java. It is also a part of the game’s beta versions for upcoming content, ...

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 Studios has unveiled the Craftmine update for Minecraft Java Edition as part of its 2025 April Fools' celebration. The update introduces the Mine Crafter, a unique feature that allows players ...

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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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Work continues for the Vibrant Visuals update to come to Minecraft Java, and as part of that they're switching the rendering from OpenGL to Vulkan.