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Minecraft 2 isn't happening. Microsoft continues updating the original game instead of creating a sequel. Learn what Notch's cancelled spiritual successor was and what's actually coming next.

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 ...

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 ...

Matthew is a journalist in the news department at GameRant. He holds a Bachelor's degree in journalism from Kent State University and has been an avid gamer since 1985. Matthew formerly served as a ...

The Minecraft Bedrock 26.0 update is now available, introducing overhauls to baby mobs alongside the addition of content for the upcoming first drop. This build finally marks Mojang's entry into the ...

Discover the secrets of a finished vanilla open-core cave as we dive deep into loot hunting and strategic raiding! Watch as we explore hidden treasures, optimize resource gathering, and uncover ...

Mojang finally released Minecraft 26.1 snapshot 7, after one day of delay. This will be the first game drop of 2026, in which the developers are focused on updating baby mob models. Till now, however, ...

For “Mammoth,” a new show at the Smithsonian American Art Museum, he takes up contentious issues of race and climate change in beads, sequins and Lite-Brite colors. The artist Nick Cave at his ...

Life Sim Stardew Valley 1.7: The farmer's almanac for key details and news on the next big update Sim It's been 10 years since the release of Stardew Valley, and these are the 10 best updates the game ...

For the first time in over a decade, the Apostle Islands National Lakeshore's ice caves are open to the public. The ice caves opened at 8:30 a.m. Monday, Feb. 16, according to the National Park ...

The Apostle Islands National Lakeshore may reopen its famous ice caves near Meyers Beach to visitors beginning Feb. 16 if conditions remain stable. The Apostle Islands National Lakeshore made the ...