The Java Edition in Minecraft has a variety of discovered seeds that can create beautiful or challenging worlds best suited ...

When building structures in Minecraft, you might want to use different kinds of blocks with a similar color palette to create a unique gradient. While this can be a fun way to create a gradient wall ...

The Uncensored Library, a digital project that chronicles attacks on journalistic liberty, is adding a U.S. wing alongside those dedicated to Russia, Saudi Arabia and others. By Will Bahr I’m standing ...

One of the biggest Minecraft leaks in years has surfaced online, and it’s sending longtime players straight back to the PS3 and Xbox 360 era. The source code for the Minecraft legacy console edition ...

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 ...

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 ...

Mojang warned that many popular mods will be affected by this change and wants to help mod authors port over their work. It has been nine years since OpenGL stopped receiving updates, and Minecraft ...

How do you test the latest Minecraft features? These snapshots are the very first iteration of Minecraft updates and are a way for Mojang to test out bug fixes, technical changes, and even new blocks, ...

When launching Minecraft: Java Edition, the game may crash immediately and show “Exit code -1073741819”, preventing it from getting past the launcher or loading ...

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 ...