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 ...

While there are plenty of tips and tricks for what to do within Minecraft, not many people talk about how to boost performance. Classic Minecraft Java Edition can get bogged down by shaders and ...

Minecraft supports cross-platform play, but only within the same edition. Bedrock Edition connects players across consoles, mobile, Windows, and Chromebook, while Java Edition links only desktop users ...

GameSpot may get a commission from retail offers. While you may be limited to which version of Minecraft you can play based on the device you're using, there are some important differences between ...

Minecraft modding opens up endless ways to customize your game — from adding new blocks to overhauling gameplay entirely. Whether you’re installing your first mod or building your own, the right tools ...