Digital Trends has detailed how Minecraft cross-platform play works, explaining compatibility rules for Bedrock and Java editions and their supported platforms. GameRant’s April 2026 update highlights ...

If you're curious if you can play one of the world's most popular games online with friends on another platform, we've got ...

Some Minecraft updates are frequently accompanied by new mobs, never-before-seen features, or lengthy patch notes that entice players to seek out hidden Easter eggs within the game; Minecraft Java ...

GameSpot may get a commission from retail offers. Like lots of games, Minecraft is celebrating April Fools' Day with a good, old-fashioned joke. But rather than simply making a silly social media post ...

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 ...

The Minecraft 26.1 update for Java Edition is out now. The much-awaited Tiny Takeover game drop introduces overhauled baby mobs, golden dandelions, and more. Additionally, it addresses persistent ...

Minecraft has been a raging success since Mojang released it in 2011. And its continued popularity means that many folks who’ve heard great things about it may really want to try out this sandbox ...

One of the biggest Minecraft leaks in years has surfaced online, and it’s sending longtime players straight back to the PS3 and Xbox 360 era. The source code for the Minecraft legacy console edition ...

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 ...

Minecraft Java Edition is replacing OpenGL with Vulkan as its graphics API. Vulkan is going to enable better performance, better graphics, and a solid backbone for the Vibrant Visuals. Moreover, it ...

Mojang warned that many popular mods will be affected by this change and wants to help mod authors port over their work. It has been nine years since OpenGL stopped receiving updates, and Minecraft ...