Minecraft Java is getting a new graphics API for its Vibrant Visuals update

Minecraft developer Mojang is switching the Java Edition's graphics API from OpenGL to Vulkan ahead of its Vibrant Visuals ...
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Minecraft shaders 2026 - Java and Bedrock graphics packs

How a game looks is one of its most important factors, especially in an age of photo-realism and ray-tracing. So, even if you're playing one of the most aesthetically uncomplicated videogames to come ...
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Even with Vibrant Visuals, Minecraft Bedrock Edition can't match Java's freedom

Mojang is currently working on Vibrant Visuals for Minecraft Bedrock Edition. While there are many Java Edition shader packs made by the community, Vibrant Visuals is essentially the first shader pack ...
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Vibrant Visuals for Minecraft Java Edition might be bad news for third-party shaders

In the first Minecraft Live of 2025, Mojang announced Vibrant Visuals for both Bedrock and Java Edition. While Mojang's main focus is to introduce the visual upgrade to Bedrock first, they are ...