Minecraft Java Edition is finally moving from OpenGL to multi-threaded Vulkan

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 ...
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Minecraft 26.1 Pre-Release 1 Is Low-Key a Big Deal for Java Players

Minecraft 26.1 Pre-Release 1 brings /time rate, creator tools, rendering tweaks, and bug fixes that point to a smoother Tiny Takeover launch.

Minecraft Live showcase announced for next week as Mojang teases "Secret Stuff"

The first Minecraft Live presentation of 2026 is kicking off next week with information on the upcoming Tiny Takeover content update and other reveals.
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Minecraft leak reveals look at features that never made it into the game

Data miners are responsible for big news, as the PlayStation 3 version of Minecraft's source code leaks and reveals scrapped features.
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Over 20 bugs fixed in Minecraft 26.1 Snapshot 10

Minecraft 26.1 Snapshot 10 adds mob aging particles, resizes baby zombies, and fixes 20 plus bugs in Java Edition. See what ...
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Minecraft Gives Update on Vibrant Visuals for Java Edition

James Ratcliff joined GameRant in 2022 as a Gaming News Writer. In 2023, James was offered a chance to become an occasional feature writer for different games and then a Senior Author in 2025. He is a ...