The newest Java pre-release of Minecraft contains far fewer over-the-top features but more fixes that will affect gameplay for players. Mojang has released a new pre-release (Pre-Release 1) for the ...

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 ...

Looking ahead: The first official visual upgrade in Minecraft's 16-year history was released last June for Bedrock Edition players. However, the original Java version has a long road ahead of it ...

Minecraft Java recently announced a series of changes, including a much-needed transition from OpenGL to Vulkan. However, the new graphics API will significantly improve performance and graphical ...

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 ...

In comparison, the fastest mode of transportation right now is Nether portals, and they come nowhere close to teleportation. Moreover, unless you are in a Minecraft boat, only teleportation allows you ...

Fill command lets you create cubes or cuboids by inserting two of its diagonal points. Thanks to various command keywords like replace, destroy, hollow, outline and keep, you have more freedom when ...

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 ...