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.

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

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

The vanilla edition of Minecraft still features some of the most basic graphics, despite being the most popular game in the world. No shadows, directional lighting, realistic texturing, or reflections ...