When you want to pause Minecraft Java Edition, you usually press escape, which takes you to the standard pause menu with buttons to get into settings, resume the game, save and exit, etc. While this ...

After nearly three months of waiting, the cutest Minecraft update ever is finally live. The Version 26.1 update brings a major overhaul to all baby mobs, adds a new item called the golden dandelion, ...

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 ...

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 ...

When launching Minecraft (Java Edition), you may get OpenGL Error 65543 and the game won’t start. This happens when Minecraft can’t create the OpenGL graphics ...

Minecraft is entering a new era in 2026. With the launch of Minecraft Java 26.1, Mojang is not just releasing another content patch — it’s introducing a new yearly versioning system and laying down ...

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 ...

Mojang has dropped some huge news for Minecraft Java players - especially those that love to mod. While the modding scene is already thriving in Minecraft, it's not as accessible as you'd expect for ...

Uncover the truth behind 51 common Minecraft Java vs. Bedrock myths! Learn about gameplay differences, hidden features, and settle the debate once and for all. Republicans react to Donald Trump's Iran ...

The week of exciting livestreams continues with today’s Minecraft Live 2025. This annual event celebrates all things Minecraft, as Mojang shows players what’s coming to the titanic game and its ...

GameSpot may get a commission from retail offers. It's been almost six months since Mojang Studios hosted an installment of Minecraft Live, which provides a look ahead at what's coming to Minecraft.