Minecraft is getting a public beta for a ray-traced graphics update this week
RTX On! Prepare to see Minecraft in a whole new way, with the announcement of a public beta for a ray-tracing based graphics update for the game. Those playing the Windows 10 version of Minecraft and that have a newer Nvidia graphics card will be able to partake in a beta that showcases how the game looks with fancier "next-gen" visuals that overhaul reflections, shadows, and effects. To check out the beta, you'll need to go into the Minecraft Marketplace section of the game, where you can grab the RTX Creator Worlds for free, specifically designed to showcase how Minecraft looks with RTX. The beta will go live on April 16th.