This might upset some Windows 10 (Edit Aug 21st, 4pm EDT: I meant Windows 7… Windows 10 users will only be upset at creepers and endermen) users, but it will be especially annoying to those who game on Linux, which would otherwise be able to see the light. In fact, NVIDIA wrote LWJGL bindings for their VK_NVX_raytracing and SPV_NVX_raytracing APIs to bring RTX support to Java. The DirectX 12-branded DXR API is not the only way to access NVIDIA’s hardware. That is all the contents of Minecraft Java edition vs Windows 10. Therefore, if you don’t want to modify the game further, using the Windows 10 edition is a better idea. This is more like a Java issue than a Minecraft issue. Of course, Minecraft for Java could theoretically support RTX. The Java edition of Minecraft is more resource intensive than the Windows 10 edition. Speaking of the Java version – RTX is (as far as we know) not coming to it. I don’t know how extensible Minecraft for Windows 10 is compared to Minecraft for Java, which was massive. Users will be able to add their own content to Minecraft for Windows 10 while keeping “RTX ON”.

NVIDIA also announced that the RTX update will be moddable. They are otherwise keeping the same assets, so it will still have the blocky and pixelated look that you’re used to. This will help increase the quality of water, metals, and environments with colored materials. Sebastian wrote up how the popular dig and build game will have raytraced lighting, reflections, and shadows. On Monday, Microsoft and NVIDIA announced that Minecraft for Windows 10 will be getting an RTX update.

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