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

Source: Tom’s Hardware

Minecraft’s New Vulkan Renderer

Minecraft may be approaching 15 years old, but its popularity remains strong. The game’s two editions (Bedrock and Java) have introduced some fragmentation. The Java Edition’s now‑dated OpenGL renderer has been a headache for both performance and modding, but Mojang Studios is addressing that with a new Vulkan renderer.

The upgrade is expected to bring performance increases, improved stability, and much‑improved support for contemporary graphical effects. In a blog post, Mojang says the Vibrant Visuals update is coming to the Java Edition, with testing expected to start sometime this summer.

Read the announcement on Minecraft.net