Minecraft has been around for over 15 years, and the graphics show that. The blocky title's pixelated look is iconic, but the lack of proper lighting, shadows, and visual fidelity has started to show.

It's been 16 years since Minecraft launched, but the modding community is proving the game isn't just surviving—it's thriving. As of May 2026, a wave of new texture packs and optimization mods is ...

Marco D'Alelio is a writer from the United States. He has been writing about the games industry for over three years and achieved a degree in game design in 2023. Marco writes for Game Rant out of ...

Minecraft is a game for children, but that doesn't stop a whole slew of adult gamers from modding the game to high holy heaven to make things possible that would've never been before. Such is the case ...

The latest Minecraft 1.21.5 update introduces intriguing features like new mob variants, biomes, and gameplay improvements. Shaders enhance the visual experience with realistic lighting and effects.

Andrew is a freelance writer from UK who specialises in video game news. He has written for What Culture, Rock Paper Shotgun, and PCGamesN. In 2023, he finally caved and bought an Xbox Series X. If ...