Minecraft: Java Edition To Replace OpenGL With Vulkan

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 ...

Minecraft is Moving From OpenGL to Vulkan: What Does This Mean for Players?

Check out this article to learn all about Minecraft moving its graphics API from OpenGL to Vulkan and what is it in for the players.

Minecraft Java Edition is finally moving from OpenGL to multi-threaded Vulkan

Although Mojang has not provided a precise timeline for transitioning Minecraft to Vulkan, players and modders can begin testing the new renderer in Java Edition in ...
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Minecraft: Java Edition drops Pre-Release 2 for upcoming 'Caves and Cliffs Update'

The 'Caves and Cliffs Update' Part One officially launches for Minecraft on June 8, 2021. Ahead of the official release, Minecraft: Java Edition is finalizing the update with pre-release snapshots.
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Minecraft’s Java version will require a Microsoft account to play

Mojang said late Wednesday that the legacy, PC-centric Java version of Minecraft will now require a Microsoft account, a decision Microsoft says it’s making for security reasons and to ensure future ...