Shaders dramatically enhance Minecraft’s visuals, from realistic lighting and reflections to experimental textures. In this tutorial, I will guide you through installing, configuring, and optimizing ...

After you are done installing, head over to the Java edition of the game. Now, click on the dropdown menu and check that the list of instances contains Minecraft with Iris Shaders 1.21.11, indicating ...

GameSpot may get a commission from retail offers. With the next Minecraft update always promising new features, whether that's mobs, environmental adjustments, or new biomes, you might find that your ...

How do you test the latest Minecraft features? These snapshots are the very first iteration of Minecraft updates and are a way for Mojang to test out bug fixes, technical changes, and even new blocks, ...

The Minecraft Launcher is a handy one-stop portal where players can access various editions of the franchise, from Dungeons to Java. It is also a part of the game’s beta versions for upcoming content, ...

Jack Peachey is a features writer who's worked at Dualshockers and Game Rant. An animation nerd, his favourite games don't have a genre in common as much as they all have pretty pictures. When not ...

Minecraft has added a huge variety of blocks over the years, but the overall appearance has remained the same. If you are looking to branch out and experience different lighting and textures, then you ...