How to download Minecraft Bedrock 26.40.27 beta and preview

Minecraft Bedrock's latest beta, version 26.40.27, is now available, offering players an early look at upcoming features like the Dappled Forest biome and Poplar trees. This update, released on June ...
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Minecraft Java Edition will finally let you party up with your pals, without the need for mods

Minecraft's Java Edition has long been the go-to for PC players, owing to how moddable it is in comparison to its Bedrock counterpart. However, getting a clean multiplayer experience has long ...
The New York Times

As Hollywood Courts Gamers, They Warn: ‘Don’t Ruin This’

Super Mario Bros. and Minecraft became movie blockbusters, and Call of Duty and Legend of Zelda adaptations are on the way. Fans of the video games are watching closely. “A Minecraft Movie,” which is ...
Daily Herald

‘Like you’re stepping into a video game’: Minecraft set to come to life this summer in Rosemont

Gamers will be able to battle creatures, mine elements and craft a life-saving potion when a popular video game comes to life this summer in Rosemont. “Minecraft Experience: Villager Rescue,” is set ...
techworm.net

Minecraft: Java Edition To Replace OpenGL With Vulkan

After more than 16 years, Minecraft: Java Edition is finally moving away from the aging OpenGL graphics system and upgrading to Vulkan, a modern multi-threaded rendering API. The change, announced by ...
TechSpot

Minecraft Java Edition is finally moving from OpenGL to multi-threaded Vulkan

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 ...
Game Rant

Minecraft Reveals More Content for Its First Game Drop of 2026

Matthew is a journalist in the news department at GameRant. He holds a Bachelor's degree in journalism from Kent State University and has been an avid gamer since 1985. Matthew formerly served as a ...
Game Rant

Minecraft Reveals New Item and Baby Mobs for Next Game Drop

Tyler Shipley is an editor for GameRant who has been writing for the team since 2021. Tyler has a degree in English from the University of Toledo. Some of his favorite games are platformers, but he ...
Beebom

Minecraft Adopts a New Version Numbering System for Java Edition with 26.1 Snapshot 1

Minecraft Java snapshots will now use a new version numbering system starting with Minecraft 26.1. The latest snapshot also brings a balanced villager trading system and a revamped lighting system. A ...
techtimes

‘Minecraft’ XP Farming Guide: Best XP Methods and XP Farm Builds That Work in Every Version

Discover a complete xp farming guide covering the best xp methods and simple "Minecraft" xp farm designs that work reliably across Java and Bedrock versions. Pixabay, allinonemovie Experience points ...
GameSpot

There’s A New Free Minecraft Game, But You Probably Can’t Play It

GameSpot may receive revenue from affiliate and advertising partnerships for sharing this content and from purchases through links. There’s a free new Minecraft game being developed for mobile in ...