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Minecraft is not known for having the best graphics. In fact, it can be argued that Minecraft wants to have bad graphics. The pixelated imagery found everywhere in the game is its defining feature.
In an age where every game is trying to one-up the other graphically, Minecraft looks like a game from a long time ago, back when chunky pixels were all that developers had to work with. However, it is a defining aspect of Minecraft's overall esthetic, and part of its appeal and accessibility.
There are, however, a few ways to improve it a bit, including ray tracing.
Ray tracing is an advanced method of graphics rendering that simulates the actual behavior of light, leading to accurate reflections, shadows and global illumination. Nvidia pioneered this feature for gaming with their RTX series of cards.
In this article, we explain how to use it in Minecraft Bedrock Edition.
RTX ray tracing in Minecraft Bedrock Edition
Ray tracing, given that it is a pretty advanced graphics method, is only going to be available for next-gen hardware. Microsoft Windows 10 currently supports RTX ray tracing in Minecraft, in a version of the game titled "Minecraft RTX." Minecraft for Windows 10, which is Bedrock, needs to be installed to complete this process. The Xbox Insider Hub will also need to be installed.
Once both of those are installed, the Xbox Insider Hub needs to be opened first. On the menu, there is an "Insider Content" tab. Within that tab, there will be an option for Minecraft for Windows 10.
Click on that and then select "Join". This will set it up to become part of the Windows 10 Beta experience.
After that, some options will appear on-screen. Select the one that says "Minecraft for Windows 10 RTX Beta" and open it. This will open up the version of Minecraft that has access to ray tracing.
That is currently the only way to access it. iPhone and Android devices aren't powerful enough to run them, while Xbox and PlayStation players can't really download different versions of the game on their consoles.
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