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 ...
Digital Trends

Minecraft Bedrock vs. Java

As one of the most popular and bestselling games ever made, Minecraft has something that can appeal to just about everyone. The game can be a virtual Lego set for one person, a tool to create complex ...

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 ...
PCQuest

Over 20 bugs fixed in Minecraft 26.1 Snapshot 10

Minecraft 26.1 Snapshot 10 adds mob aging particles, resizes baby zombies, and fixes 20 plus bugs in Java Edition. See what ...

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.
PCGamesN

Minecraft Java Edition will soon require a Microsoft account

Minecraft Java Edition has always operated pretty much as-is following developer Mojang's acquisition by Microsoft. Bedrock Edition came along to integrate with the Microsoft account system, but ...
PCGamesN

Minecraft Java and Bedrock - what you need to know

Minecraft Java and Bedrock edition launched on PC in 2022, bringing the two main versions of the game to a mutual launcher. But even with the two games living happily as one, it can be a bit confusing ...
The Verge

Minecraft will require a Microsoft account to play in 2021

The game has existed in two separately developed versions since its 2011 launch on consoles. Previously, the original Minecraft: Java Edition used Mojang accounts, while Minecraft: Bedrock Edition, ...
vg247

All of Mojang's games, including Minecraft Java, will now require a Microsoft account

It took a while, but you'll soon need a Microsoft account to play any of Mojang's games. Minecraft developer Mojang has announced that a Microsoft account will be required to play its various games ...
Business Insider

Minecraft Java vs. Bedrock: A full breakdown of Minecraft's two major versions and which one you should buy

There are two major versions of Minecraft, one of which is available only for computers, and the other of which can be played on nearly every device. Minecraft: Java Edition is the original version of ...
ZDNet

Microsoft says starting next year all Minecraft Java edition users will have to have a Microsoft account to play

Correction: Microsoft was in touch this afternoon through a spokesperson to clarify that the movement of accounts is only for people who use the Java edition of MineCraft. There are different versions ...