This article provides a step-by-step guide on how to download and install Optifine for Minecraft 1.20.2, a popular mod that enhances the game's visuals. It explains the process of installing Forge, the mod loader required for Optifine, and then outlines the steps to install Optifine itself. Additionally, it offers instructions on how to use shaders with Optifine to further customize the game's graphics.
Mojang has officially added shaders to Minecraft Bedrock Edition, eliminating the need for shader mods. Shaders are graphical filters that enhance lighting, shadows, reflections, and textures, resulting in a more realistic and vibrant visual experience. The latest update introduces the Render Dragon graphic engine to Android, PC, and Xbox devices, allowing players to enable shaders without mods. Mojang plans to bring this feature to iOS and PlayStation consoles in the future.
OpenMW version 0.48.0, the engine replacement for the RPG classic Morrowind, has been released, featuring support for post-processing shaders with advanced visual effects, improved animations, better sound-system, UI improvements, and the introduction of OpenMW-Lua scripting API. The update aims to eventually support multiplayer and become the go-to platform for all things Morrowind.