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 ...

Minecraft Java recently announced a series of changes, including a much-needed transition from OpenGL to Vulkan. However, the new graphics API will significantly improve performance and graphical ...

Minecraft Java has recently announced an array of changes to modernise the game and improve performance. Among others, one of the biggest overhauls is the transition from OpenGL to Vulkan. While this ...

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Mojang Studios announced Tuesday it will eliminate code obfuscation in Minecraft: Java Edition, marking a significant shift in how the company distributes the game to its modding community. The change ...

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 ...

The simplest cobblestone generator in Minecraft is the one needed in the skyblock map, and it requires minimal resources. The most popular cobblestone generator design is fairly compact and it even ...

Never run out of stone again! 🪨💡 In this survival-friendly tutorial, you’ll learn how to build a stone farm in Minecraft — also known as an automatic cobblestone generator. Using Redstone, pistons, ...

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 ...

GameSpot may get a commission from retail offers. How do you play with your friends in Minecraft? It all depends which version of the game you're playing, as it's one of the many Java vs. Bedrock ...

Never run out of building blocks again! 🪨 In this Minecraft tutorial, I’ll show you how to build a Rock Farm — an automatic cobblestone, stone, and basalt generator using lava + water mechanics and ...