Why FPS drops: Minecraft Java’s single-threaded rendering and lighting systems limit performance, especially in complex areas or with high render distances. Mod magic: Sodium, Lithium, and Phosphor ...

Why it matters: Speedrunning turns Minecraft into a timed challenge, encouraging innovation, precision, and mastery of game mechanics. What’s trending: Curated seeds, version-specific tactics, and ...

GameSpot may get a commission from retail offers. Mojang's sandbox game pivoted from one large update to four smaller drops per year over two years ago now. With the second game drop of 2026, Chaos ...