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 ...

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 ...

In a nutshell: The most ambitious urban reconstruction in Minecraft's history isn't a fictional metropolis but a near-perfect recreation of Lower Manhattan. Spearheaded by YouTuber and project lead ...

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 ...

Creating simple data classes in Java traditionally required substantial boilerplate code. Consider how we would represent Java’s mascots, Duke and Juggy: public class JavaMascot { private final String ...

Need XP fast in survival? This tutorial shows you how to build the easiest mob XP farm in Minecraft 1.21+ — no spawner required! Works in both Java and Bedrock Edition, fully survival-friendly. What ...

So now that this is clear, why? This "Player Animated Java" allows you to easily animate custom players, while keeping the power of Animated Java. This only works for 1.21.5+ (tested in 1.21.8). Now ...

Learn how to use pattern-matching features in your Java programs, including pattern matching with switch statements, when clauses, sealed classes, and a preview of primitive type pattern matching in ...

Copper armor and tools are officially coming to Minecraft as part of the upcoming copper update. Instead of chopping the local flora with a flimsy stone axe, early-game players will soon be able to ...

The 1.21.7 Patch for Minecraft Java Edition has arrived, bringing a new painting into the game alongside the viral Lava Chicken music disc! This page acts as a comprehensive breakdown of the 1.21.7 ...

Survival & Crafting Minecraft's Mounts of Mayhem update has launched a DLC to add more trials that put your skills to the test, but most importantly it adds particle effects for when you're riding a ...