Vanilla Minecraft works on a basic rendering engine and extremely pixellated textures on blocks. This makes the game's graphics look quite dated compared to other popular games. Over the years, ...

Many players can be heard complaining about the graphics of Minecraft. They complain that it's one of the main turn-offs of the game. A lot of these players are unaware that there are ways to improve ...

Minecraft is showing off its "Vibrant Visuals" update, bringing stunning graphical improvements to the sandbox game. The update will make major changes to the game's lighting effects and visual ...

Minecraft's visual style is a divisive one. Either you're in love with the retro look, or the sight of a pixelated pig tickles your gag reflex. I happen to really appreciate the primitive, blocky ...

A little over two years ago, Minecraft developer Mojang announced that Minecraft would be receiving an awesome, amazing, incredible graphics update. The new Super Duper Graphics Pack (we didn't name ...

Way back in 2017, Mojang announced a Super Duper Graphics Pack for Minecraft as part of an E3 teaser. It was set to introduce new lighting, water, and shadow effects, to give the classic block-builder ...

Veteran reporter and editor with over ten years of experience. Probably reading comic books. Minecraft's highly anticipated Super Duper Graphics Pack has been canceled. Mojang confirmed Monday morning ...

GameSpot may get a commission from retail offers. Back at E3 2017, Microsoft announced a massive update for Minecraft that would make the game's graphics look better--or at least different--across the ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. I write about TV shows, movies, video games, entertainment & culture. Say farewell to a more beautiful Minecraft. Today, Microsoft ...

Ahead of the Switch 2's arrival, developer Mojang has announced Minecraft will be getting a visual graphics upgrade. This was revealed during the latest 'Minecraft Live' broadcast for March 2025 and ...