Minecraft Java Edition is upgrading to Vulkan, but it's not great news for mods

Mojang warned that many popular mods will be affected by this change and wants to help mod authors port over their work.

Minecraft Java is getting a new graphics API for its Vibrant Visuals update

Minecraft developer Mojang is switching the Java Edition's graphics API from OpenGL to Vulkan ahead of its Vibrant Visuals update.
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Minecraft Java Gets Stability Boost in Snapshot 9

Minecraft 26.1 Snapshot 9 fixes a world height crash, kitten sound bug, shadow glitch, and IME issue, delivering a smoother Java Edition experience.
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Minecraft Update Fixes a Problem That’s Been Around for a Year

Last year, Minecraft: Bedrock Edition brought add-ons to the game, offering changes based on Java Edition mods. Unfortunately, players that installed these add-ons could not earn achievements.
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Mojang Studios to Remove Code Obfuscation from Minecraft Java Edition

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 ...