Minecraft developer Mojang is switching the Java Edition's graphics API from OpenGL to Vulkan ahead of its Vibrant Visuals update.

Mojang warned that many popular mods will be affected by this change and wants to help mod authors port over their work.

During the latest Minecraft Live event, players finally received the news we've been wanting to hear for years: Minecraft is getting a much-needed facelift. It took far too long, but Mojang Studios ...

TL;DR: Minecraft's upcoming 'Vibrant Visuals' update introduces enhanced graphics, including directional lighting, volumetric fog, and reflections, while maintaining the game's classic look. The ...

In the latest Minecraft Java Edition snapshot 25w45a, Mojang decided to add various new environmental attributes to the game. These new technical features will officially arrive with the Mounts of ...

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Today marks not one, but two huge moments for Minecraft. Firstly, the newest update, Chase the Skies, is here, offering more ways to traverse your worlds with relative ease. Secondly, and in my eyes ...

Freshly revealed at Minecraft Live, a major new graphical update is on the way to Minecraft, titled "Vibrant Visuals." This upcoming upgrade will initially be released for compatible Minecraft: ...

This is Vibrant Visuals, an upcoming upgrade to Minecraft: Bedrock Edition which is adding graphical enhancements such as volumetric fog, directional lighting, and more. Mojang Studios describe this ...

Mojang has finally revealed exactly when both Vibrant Visuals and Chase the Skies are coming to Minecraft, and we don't have long to wait. Both updates are coming at the same time (but that's only for ...