Minecraft Java is getting a new graphics API for its Vibrant Visuals update

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

Work continues for the Vibrant Visuals update to come to Minecraft Java, and as part of that they're switching the rendering ...
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Minecraft is changing its update version numbers, but does it matter?

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Minecraft Java Edition is upgrading to Vulkan, but it's not great news for mods

Mojang warned that many popular mods will be affected by this change and wants to help mod authors port over their work.