Check out this article to learn all about Minecraft moving its graphics API from OpenGL to Vulkan and what is it in for the players.

Minecraft developer Mojang is switching the Java Edition's graphics API from OpenGL to Vulkan ahead of its Vibrant Visuals update.

The latest Minecraft 1.21.5 update introduces some exciting mob variants, new biomes, and gameplay improvements. The experience can be furthered with the use of shaders, the powerful graphical mods.

Mojang states that its ongoing effort to bring Vibrant Visuals to the Java Edition will mandate a change that players should note down.