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

Now, with Vulkan on the horizon, Minecraft: Java Edition is finally stepping into a modern graphics era. For a title that continues to thrive years after launch, the Vulkan upgrade signals that even ...

Sometimes it's not enough to make your own game, sometimes you have to go a step further. That's exactly what Minecraft Console Edition developer 4J Studios is doing with its new Elements Engine, a ...

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Mojang Studios is shedding some light on game development. When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission. Here’s how it works. 'Secrets of Minecraft' is an ongoing ...

Users will need a Microsoft account to play Mojang games going forward, the Minecraft developer announced. The change will also impact Minecraft Java Edition, the studio clarified, and is mandatory ...

"Minecraft" developer Mojang has announced via a recent email that Java Edition players won't be able to put off migrating from their old accounts to a Microsoft account any longer. While the company ...

Adding to the partnership, Mojang is now offering newly upgraded Windows 10 users who also happen to be Minecraft players, a free Windows 10 Edition of Minecraft. The announcement of the free offering ...