There are two major versions of "Minecraft," one of which is available only for computers, and the other of which can be played on nearly every device. "Minecraft: Java Edition" is the original ...

Now, with Vulkan on the horizon, Minecraft: Java Edition is finally stepping into a modern graphics era. For a title that continues to thrive years after launch, the Vulkan upgrade signals that even ...

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

Although Mojang has not provided a precise timeline for transitioning Minecraft to Vulkan, players and modders can begin testing the new renderer in Java Edition in ...

Buying Minecraft on PC usually forces you to choose between versions, and that choice can limit how and where you play later. Minecraft: Java & Bedrock Edition removes that problem by including both ...

These are the weirdest and most confusing differences between Java and Bedrock Minecraft—and they only get more bizarre the longer you watch. From steak not existing in Bedrock, to structure voids ...

Compare Minecraft Bedrock hosting for addons, mods, and custom seeds. Learn what features matter, avoid common mistakes, and ...