Minecraft Reveals Vibrant Visuals Update with Modern Graphics Enhancements

The update, announced at Minecraft Live 2025, introduces advanced lighting and reflections while preserving the game’s iconic aesthetic, with beta testing for Bedrock Edition starting soon.

• The Vibrant Visuals update adds features like volumetric lighting, dynamic shadows, and water reflections to enhance Minecraft’s visual depth and realism.
• Mojang confirmed the update is purely cosmetic, ensuring no changes to gameplay mechanics and full compatibility with existing worlds.
• Beta testing for the Vibrant Visuals update will soon begin on Bedrock Edition, with plans to expand to Java Edition in the future.
• The update includes thousands of handcrafted elements designed to modernize visuals while maintaining Minecraft’s retro, blocky charm.
• Mojang’s shift to smaller, more frequent updates is reflected in the biannual Minecraft Live events, with Vibrant Visuals launching alongside features like flying mounts and a Player Locator bar.

6 Articles

Wccftech TweakTown Kotaku GamesRadar+ The Verge PC Gamer