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 ...

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 ...

Searching for cool Minecraft house ideas to build your next dream project? Whether you’re a beginner or a pro at the game, we’ve got you covered. From simple wooden houses to beautiful beach houses ...

Creating a Minecraft server is simple with Java and a proper setup. All you need is an updated JDK file and the server.jar file from Minecraft to get started with the server. If you want to invite ...

If you have ever wondered how Minecraft divides its world, the answer lies in chunks. This guide will help you learn different ways to see chunks so you can build ...

While it's not surprising that a game as popular as Minecraft would make for one of the highest-grossing films of the year, A Minecraft Movie's staggering $957 million box office run is still ...

Mojang recently released the Minecraft 1.21.9 The Copper Age Java Edition update, the third drop of the year. As one of the major updates, it brings new features and content to the game, enhancing the ...

Need more villagers for your survival world? In this tutorial, you’ll learn how to build an easy villager breeder farm in Minecraft 1.21+, fully working in both Java and Bedrock Edition. This design ...

Minecraft has moved away from its numbered updates, meaning we’re now getting smaller (but more frequent) patches. As such, you’ll need to know just how to update Minecraft on Bedrock or Java for your ...