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How exactly does Minecraft's Vibrant Visuals upgrade change the game? Here are side-by-side comparisons, and everything else you need to know

Mojang Studios has announced the Vibrant Visuals update for Minecraft, the long-awaited graphical overhaul. Here's everything I know, with some comparisons.

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In the year of our lord 2025, Mojang is finally adding shaders to Minecraft, making reflective lighting and water effects more accessible for all

Everything looks shiny now.

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16 years after Minecraft first released it's getting a modern visual upgrade with a retro lighting trick that Mojang hasn't seen "in any other game"

Minecraft's massive visual upgrade was inspired by community shaders

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The latest Minecraft Live uncovered the tragic truth of the Nether's most bothersome mob, which has unlocked new levels of guilt

Wait, maybe I'm the bad guy?

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Minecraft Spring to Life update: everything you need to know about the newest drop

The first of the year.

PC Gamer

Amazon warns Surface Laptop 7 shoppers as Mojang unveils massive visual update to Minecraft and Microsoft leaks a potential new feature for the Xbox app on Windows 11

This past week we saw Surface Laptop 7 flagged for high return rates on Amazon, Minecraft unveil a major visual update, and a potential Xbox app feature leak.

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Don't expect Minecraft to go free-to-play anytime soon, as Mojang says "It doesn't really work with the way we built it"

"It's the best deal in the world"

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I kept track of everything announced during the latest Minecraft Live so you don't have to

Mojang Studios just wrapped up the latest Minecraft Live event, so here's everything it announced about Minecraft, the movie, and more in one convenient place.

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The latest Minecraft update just dropped with six new mobs and lots of new plants, and another update is coming later this year

During the recent Minecraft Live, Mojang Studios unveiled the "Spring to Life" game drop, and it's already available. We know what the next update is, too.

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It took years, but Minecraft is finally getting a visual upgrade to bring the graphics we've been wanting

During Minecraft Live, Mojang Studios announced the "Vibrant Visuals" update for Minecraft, which will finally introduce a new look for the long-running game.

Windows Central

McDonald's is celebrating the Minecraft movie's release with new Happy Meals, toys, and even a special sauce

'A Minecraft Movie' is mere weeks away from release, and you can celebrate with new McDonald's Happy Meals, in-game DLC, Twitch Drop rewards, and more.

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Jack Black logged more than 100 hours in Minecraft while on set for the movie

In a new interview, Mojang's senior director Torfi Frans Ólafsson discussed the challenges of adapting Minecraft’s open-ended gameplay into a linear narrative while meeting the expectations of a multi-generational fanbase. Jack Black, cast as Steve, embraced the role with gusto, logging over 100 hours in Minecraft on Xbox during production.

Windows Central

This is why the Minecraft movie is called A Minecraft Movie

Yes, there's a reason.

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The Vatican unveils new Minecraft game for kids to virtually explore St. Peter’s Basilica

The Vatican has entered the digital realm, having launched a new Minecraft-based game that lets kids explore St. Peter’s Basilica.

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"It's OK for me to move on": Years after scoring Minecraft, composer C418's latest project is about running a cozy tea shop with a "stupidly complex music system"

Interview | Daniel 'C418' Rosenfeld opens up on being propelled into the spotlight, finding himself in Wanderstop, and making it back in time for tea

Total Film

Minecraft movie's popcorn bucket is an explosive, game-accurate continuation of a cinema trend that shows no signs of slowing down

It's dynamite

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Minecraft Pocket Edition got its name because one of its devs was a big "Nintendo nerd" who wanted to pay homage to the Game Boy Pocket

It's still the Pocket Edition in my heart

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Did Mojang spoil its own movie with this Minecraft add-on?

A Minecraft Movie now has its own add-on available in the marketplace, completely free to download. New weapons, bosses, and Piglins await though some fans are concerned about potential spoilers.

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Someone already modded Jack Black into Minecraft before the movie is even out

It was inevitable, but the first mod adding Jack Black's voice into Minecraft has already been built.

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Minecraft Live returns in March with everyone's favorite kind of content: 'exclusive movie content'

Will they find a way to make the villagers look even more freakish?

Windows Central

The next Minecraft Live show is coming with new game updates, the Minecraft movie, and more

Minecraft Live is coming back on Mar. 22, where we'll be able to learn about new Minecraft updates, the Minecraft movie, and more straight from the source.

PC Gamer

'3 hours of my life that I'll never get back': A Minecraft modder did the lord's work, creating a mod that adds Jack Black's voice to the game

Crafting table.

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Minecraft modder uses "3 hours of my life that I'll never get back" to create a new mod that gives Steve Jack Black's voice

The mod I never knew I needed

GamesRadar

Super Smash Bros. Ultimate villain Minecraft Steve is the star of the "best Smash clip of all time," as genius player makes a literal Trojan Horse to destroy an unsuspecting opponent

"We got Greek tactics in Smash before GTA 6"

Windows Central

The Minecraft Movie merchandise is even more cursed than I imagined — but I'm still buying the one decent thing

A Minecraft Movie launches on April 4 and the trailers have been a mixed bag. It seems the toys are going with the cursed theme of the movie even down to the Jack Black 'Steve' figurine.

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