Minecraft: Java Edition is moving to a new graphics API for its Vibrant Visuals update — here's what that means, and when it's coming to Mojang's hit

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18 février 2026 à 13:53

Minecraft developer Mojang is switching the Java Edition's graphics API from OpenGL to Vulkan ahead of its Vibrant Visuals update.

Official screenshot of Minecraft.

An official screenshot of a Minecraft village that shows off the graphical improvements from the Vibrant Visuals update.

Minecraft’s latest test unleashes spears, zombie mounts, and chaotic new combat

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10 octobre 2025 à 05:11

Mojang Studios has released a new Minecraft: Java Edition snapshot with the first playable Mounts of Mayhem features, including spears and zombie mounts.

Screenshot of Minecraft's Mounts of Mayhem update preview.

Minecraft Movie 2 teased with a 2027 release date — here’s what we know

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9 octobre 2025 à 18:00

A Minecraft Movie released earlier this year, and Mojang Studios has already begun teasing the sequel. Still unnamed, the second Minecraft movie is coming 2027.

Screenshot of the Minecraft movie sequel's release date teaser.

Inside CraftGPT: The ambitious Minecraft chatbot built with 439 million blocks (that actually works)

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2 octobre 2025 à 17:33

Sammyuri is back with CraftGPT, a 5-million parameter chatbot built from 439 million blocks in Minecraft. It’s slow and simple, but still one of the most impressive AI experiments the game has ever seen.

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These 5 free add-ons make Minecraft Bedrock Edition feel brand new

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12 juillet 2025 à 06:30

Five free Bedrock add-ons that totally shake up survival, crafting, and provide some chaos. Best of all, it doesn't cost anything to freshen up gameplay this way.

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Minecraft Vibrant Visuals finally has a release date and it's dropping with the Happy Ghasts

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13 juin 2025 à 07:27

Vibrant Visuals and Chase the Skies both launch on June 17 in Minecraft. Here's everything you need to know.

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A Minecraft Movie has set a record in the UK that will take some beating — it's all thanks to "Steve's Lava Chicken"

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Par : [email protected] (Richard Devine)

24 avril 2025 à 05:31

Steve's Lava Chicken has hit the UK Top 40 chart and in the process has set a record that will take some beating.

Screenshot from the third 'A Minecraft Movie' trailer.

The Minecraft movie's third trailer shows us that the Nether is invading and Jack Black is still Jack Black

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Par : [email protected] (Zachary Boddy)

27 février 2025 à 15:00

Warner Bros. and Mojang Studios have released the third trailer for the live action 'A Minecraft Movie,' with plenty of easter eggs and some serious story details.

Screenshot from the third 'A Minecraft Movie' trailer.

Razer and Minecraft just announced a limited-edition collection, and I'm surprised it took so long

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Par : [email protected] (Zachary Boddy)

26 février 2025 à 11:14

Razer has announced a new limited-edition Minecraft collection with four of its popular accessories decked out in Minecraft colors. All four products are available now.

Image of the Razer Minecraft Collection.

Minecraft's spawn eggs are getting ridiculously cute, and our dogs are getting more personality

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19 février 2025 à 12:13

Mojang Studios has dropped a new Minecraft snapshot and beta that introduces cuter spawn eggs and more unique wolf personalities, all in the name of fun.

Screenshot showing the new spawn eggs in Minecraft.

Mojang's future plans for Minecraft include more frequent updates, the death of the Mob Vote, a PS5 version, and more

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Par : [email protected] (Zachary Boddy)

9 septembre 2024 à 12:35

Minecraft is one of the largest and most successful video games of all time, and Mojang Studios has detailed its future plans to keep it that way.

Minecraft's new key art.

Someone has reimagined the 'cursed' Minecraft movie trailer as fully animated, and it's so much better

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9 septembre 2024 à 11:02

The first trailer for The Minecraft Movie got mixed reviews, but this reimagined animated version is a slam dunk

Minecraft movie side by side with animated version

The Minecraft Movie just got its first trailer and it's a little cursed, even with all the star power

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Par : [email protected] (Zachary Boddy)

4 septembre 2024 à 09:48

We already knew the release date, but now we have the very first trailer for the Minecraft Movie starring Jack Black and Jason Mamoa. It's, uh, something.

Screenshot of the first trailer for A Minecraft Movie.

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