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.
Game Rant

Minecraft is Making a Big Change That Some Players Must Keep In Mind

Mojang states that its ongoing effort to bring Vibrant Visuals to the Java Edition will mandate a change that players should note down.
Sportskeeda

Minecraft 26.1 snapshot 1 patch notes: Java version upgrade, data-driven villager trades, and more

Following Bedrock Edition, Minecraft Java Edition has now started to follow the new version naming system, with the latest snapshot titled version 26.1. With this new snapshot, Mojang has finally ...
ZDNet

Microsoft's new Minecraft Education Edition - written in C++ - will outrun the Java version

This summer, Microsoft will release a beta of Minecraft: Education Edition written in C++ rather than Java, which looks like removing the performance problems associated with running the current ...
Windows Central

Minecraft: Java Edition 1.19 Pre-Release 2 delivers more polishing touches to `The Wild Update`

The Wild Update is almost here, and will bring new biomes, mobs, and gameplay features to Minecraft. Mojang Studios is currently finalizing the release, including testing pre-release snapshots with ...
Indiatimes

How to download OptiFine for 1.21.9 Minecraft Java Edition

Mojang's new Minecraft Java 1.21.9 update is out, and players can enhance their experience with OptiFine. This guide details how to safely download and install OptiFine, even if a stable 1.21.9 ...