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 ...

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 ...

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Paper is crafted from sugar cane, and the compass requires 4 iron ingots plus 1 redstone dust. If you are just starting out, our Minecraft how to play guide explains where to find these resources ...

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 ...

As you might already know, Minecraft Java Edition is the most powerful version of the game. You can customize it, upgrade it, and modify it using the best Minecraft ...

Potion of Oozing Summons two slimes when a mob or player dies Slime block + Awkward potion + Blaze powder Potion of Infestation Summons 1-3 silverfish every time a mob or player gets hurt Stone block ...

Looking for a steady supply of iron in your survival world? This guide shows you how to build an easy and efficient iron farm in Minecraft 1.20+ for both Java and Bedrock Edition — no mods, no command ...

Before the last update drop of 2025, copper was kind of useless in Minecraft. We all used to toss away this material since it had so few uses, but now there are some very compelling reasons to hang ...

Japan’s government released a free Minecraft map of its G-Cans underground flood facility The map educates players on disaster prevention infrastructure, replicating G-Cans realistically The G-Cans ...