This is where things start to get a bit messy. Both Microsoft's new implementation and the Nvidia RTX demo are based on DXR, or DirectX Ray Tracing, an extension of DX12. That makes sense for this new ...

Can Minecraft: Bedrock Edition be made to look more realistic? Many players may wonder, particularly since shader support is currently in a murky area for Bedrock's release versions across multiple ...

Minecraft's Super Duper Graphics pack may be no more, but a more impressive upgrade is on its way. Minecraft is getting real-time ray tracing - or more accurately, path tracing. This is part of a new ...

Mojang is partnering with Nvidia to add full-blown path tracing to Minecraft. While most of the RTX-compatible modern games released thus far only enable one or two real-time ray tracing effects—such ...

Mojang is currently working on Vibrant Visuals for Minecraft Bedrock Edition. It is a massive visual upgrade for their game, bringing a modern look with the help of their new graphics engine called ...

The major graphics overhaul for Minecraft that was announced back in 2017 at E3 is officially canceled, according to a statement released by Mojang. The Super Duper Graphics Pack was meant to drop in ...

Samit Sarkar (he/him) is Polygon’s deputy managing editor. He has more than 17 years of experience covering video games, movies, television, and technology. “Path tracing simulates the way light is ...

Microsoft is bringing support for NVIDIA's ray tracing tech to Minecraft. The addition of real-time ray tracing will bring realistic lighting and shadows, giving a game known for its simple blocky ...

We may receive a commission on purchases made from links. "Minecraft" is indeed a game where players mine resources and craft new objects, but it's so much more. The sandbox game that tasks players ...

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 ...