The newest Java pre-release of Minecraft contains far fewer over-the-top features but more fixes that will affect gameplay for players. Mojang has released a new pre-release (Pre-Release 1) for the ...

After more than 16 years, Minecraft: Java Edition is finally moving away from the aging OpenGL graphics system and upgrading to Vulkan, a modern multi-threaded rendering API. The change, announced by ...

Chunker is a Java application which allows you to convert Java and Bedrock Minecraft worlds. It provides a simple interface for converting worlds and allows you to upgrade and downgrade worlds between ...

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 ...

James Ratcliff joined GameRant in 2022 as a Gaming News Writer. In 2023, James was offered a chance to become an occasional feature writer for different games and then a Senior Author in 2025. He is a ...

When launching Minecraft: Java Edition, the game may crash immediately and show “Exit code -1073741819”, preventing it from getting past the launcher or loading ...

Minecraft: Java & Bedrock Edition removes that problem by including both editions in one digital purchase, accessible from a single launcher, and it’s still only $19.97 (reg. $29.99). This bundle ...

Minecraft Java snapshots will now use a new version numbering system starting with Minecraft 26.1. The latest snapshot also brings a balanced villager trading system and a revamped lighting system. A ...