One of the most popular mods for Minecraft is shaders, which changes the game's visual appeal. Sadly, they can only be installed in the Java Edition of the game. Shaders cannot be installed ...

Minecraft: Java Edition is made better with mods, and we have everything you need to know to install and play with mods on Windows PCs.

First, install OptiFine, a Minecraft optimization mod. Then, download a shader pack like Sonic Ether’s Unbelievable Shaders. Locate the shaderpacks folder and add the downloaded file.

One of the coolest ways to play Minecraft is with mods. Where exactly do you find these game add-ons, and how do you download them? Here’s a step-by-step guide!

How To Install Optifine Optifine is a mod that basically allows shaders to work in your Minecraft world. It is important to have Optifine installed prior to downloading shaders.

Just note that mods and resource packs only work with the "Java Edition" of "Minecraft," available for Mac, Windows, and Linux computers.

Minecraft Forge is an add-on for Minecraft: Java Edition that lets you install and enable mods. Make sure that you download the version of Minecraft Forge that corresponds with your current ...

In the first Minecraft Live of 2025, Mojang announced Vibrant Visuals for both Bedrock and Java Edition.

Minecraft players can customize their games using a plethora of add-ons or mods, depending on which version they’re playing. Players on Bedrock Edition will primarily use add-ons, which can be ...