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 ...

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.

If players want to join forces and explore the world of Minecraft with others, there are a few different ways to do it. The Bedrock Edition of the game has a straightforward approach to multiplayer as ...

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

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 ...

GameSpot may get a commission from retail offers. You can play Minecraft just about anywhere--PC, consoles, and mobile devices all run Mojang's seemingly immortal game. But the truth is that despite ...

Millions of players worldwide take pleasure in playing Minecraft Java Edition, the original version of the game. The sandbox title has established a name for itself since its full release in 2011 and ...

Want to see for yourself what's coming in the Minecraft beta? A beta season for Minecraft often brings the latest features over the course of a year. With the Minecraft 1.18 update - Caves and Cliffs ...

Chromebooks are cost-effective laptops running on ChromeOS, a proprietary version of Linux. Historically, they've been better known for running basic tasks like note-taking and internet browsing, but ...

How a game looks is one of its most important factors, especially in an age of photo-realism and ray-tracing. So, even if you're playing one of the most aesthetically uncomplicated videogames to come ...

GameSpot may get a commission from retail offers. While you may be limited to which version of Minecraft you can play based on the device you're using, there are some important differences between ...

There are two major versions of Minecraft, one of which is available only for computers, and the other of which can be played on nearly every device. Minecraft: Java Edition is the original version of ...