After nearly three months of waiting, the cutest Minecraft update ever is finally live. The Version 26.1 update brings a major overhaul to all baby mobs, adds a new item called the golden dandelion, ...

After more than 16 years, Minecraft: Java Edition is finally moving away from the aging OpenGL graphics system and upgrading to Vulkan, a modern multi-threaded rendering API. The change, announced by ...

Minecraft Java has recently announced an array of changes to modernise the game and improve performance. Among others, one of the biggest overhauls is the transition from OpenGL to Vulkan. While this ...

Minecraft is entering a new era in 2026. With the launch of Minecraft Java 26.1, Mojang is not just releasing another content patch — it’s introducing a new yearly versioning system and laying down ...

Minecraft’s multiplayer servers are more than just mini-games for all the players. From jumping around in parkour worlds to solving quests on adventure maps, there’s something for everyone in this ...

Mojang has dropped some huge news for Minecraft Java players - especially those that love to mod. While the modding scene is already thriving in Minecraft, it's not as accessible as you'd expect for ...

Making a Minecraft server is a nightmare. This is a common belief that many players, including myself, have had for years. You have to download files, set up codes ...

Some Minecraft users see an error message saying Connection Lost, Internal Exception: java.io.IOException, An existing connection was forcibly closed by the remote ...

Managing Editor Alison DeNisco Rayome joined CNET in 2019, and is a member of the Home team. She is a co-lead of the CNET Tips and We Do the Math series, and manages the Home Tips series, testing out ...

Minecraft remains one of the most popular sandbox games, offering endless creativity and adventure. However, players often face a choice between two major editions: Java and Bedrock. While platform ...