Minecraft Java is getting a new graphics API for its Vibrant Visuals update

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

Minecraft 26.1 Snapshot 8 Introduces the Final Set of Baby Mobs

Check out all the latest features of the Minecraft 26.1 Snapshot 8, including the remodeling changes for zoglins, hoglins, pandas, and more.
Beebom

How to Install Minecraft Shaders: A Step-by-Step Guide

Players need Minecraft Java edition and a mod like Optifine or Iris to run a shader pack. Download the shader pack from a trusted source and store the zip file in an accessible place. Launch Minecraft ...
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Minecraft high rise inspired by British city buildings

Build a realistic British tower block in Minecraft with this city-style high rise design. Inspired by UK apartment architecture, this build is perfect for urban maps, roleplay servers, or adding ...
Engadget

Microsoft's fix for PC shader compilation stutter could take years to fully implement

Microsoft has a fix for long shader compilation wait times. The system is called Advanced Shader Delivery, and it's being first introduced for ASUS ROG Xbox Ally handhelds and games listed on the Xbox ...
PC Gamer

Tired of shader compilation screens? Microsoft is rolling out its own solution, but we won't feel the benefits immediately

Hardware A fraction of the most popular PC games over the past year use hardware-level ray tracing, which is far fewer than I'd predict just 24 months ago Hardware The latest Steam beta lets you give ...
PC World

Microsoft wants to soothe a big pain for PC gamers: Shaders

Microsoft said Wednesday that it’s working to remove one of the frustrating headaches for PC gamers: the need to compile shaders. Microsoft said that it will release an AgilitySDK in September to ...
Game Rant

Minecraft Player Shares Amazing Retro Console Shader

Bruna is a contributor from Brazil. Although she's an advertising executive, she has been working as a pop culture journalist since 2004, and before Game Rant she worked as a contributor for TechTudo, ...
IGN

Minecraft Java 1.21.7 Patch Notes

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 ...
ZDNet

Java at 30: How a language designed for a failed gadget became a global powerhouse

Some programming languages, such as Rust, Go, or TypeScript, are cool. Others, including Cobol and Java, are regarded as dull. However, while Java, which turned 30 on May 23, may not be the most ...
GameSpot

Minecraft Java Vs. Bedrock - Differences And Which To Play

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 ...