After 17 years, Minecraft Java Edition starts replacing OpenGL with a Vulkan multi-threaded renderer - update will prove a boon for performance and modding

After 17 years, Minecraft Java Edition starts replacing OpenGL with a Vulkan multi-threaded renderer - update will prove a boon for performance and modding

• After 17 years, Minecraft Java Edition starts replacing OpenGL with a Vulkan multi-threaded renderer - update will prove a boon for performance and modding Vibrant Visuals update

New York City in Minecraft

• MineFact presents a 1:1 scale Minecraft recreation of New York City. • Built collaboratively by BTE NYC and MineFact over five years. • Tour available on YouTube, showcasing intr

Open Hardware · February 16, 2026 (updated February 24, 2026) · 1 min · 112 words