Overview

• 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.