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This article describes content that may be included in Bedrock Edition.
 
This content has appeared in Bedrock Edition 1.21.80 development versions, but the full update containing it has not been released yet.
This feature can only be accessed through the "Vibrant Visuals" experimental option.
This article describes a feature planned for Java Edition.
 
It has not appeared in any development versions yet, but is planned to be included in a future update.
A comparison of the default and Vibrant Visuals, on a jungle beach.

Vibrant Visuals[1] is an upcoming graphics mode adding directional light and pixel-aligned shadows. It is planned to be added to Bedrock Edition via Deferred Rendering Pipeline[2] in the next few months, with Java Edition support afterwards. They will be implemented as a local setting, meaning it will be an option in a player's settings, rather than the edit world settings.[3]

Gameplay[edit | edit source]

Vibrant Visuals only affects the graphical appearance of Minecraft; it has no effect on gameplay. However, enabling Vibrant Visuals on lower end devices (especially with high render distance) can decrease game performance, which can affect the game experience.

Features[edit | edit source]

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Reflections on the surface of water.

Water shaders[edit | edit source]

Water now mirrors the surrounding area using Screen Space Reflections (SSR) technology. Because of how SSR works, if the object is not on screen, it will not be reflected. The reflections can be turned off for additional performance boost; this does not affect sun and moon reflections.

Caustics appear on the underwater floor when it is hit by the sunlight.

A comparison of the default and Vibrant Visuals textures, outside a Woodland Mansion.

Specular highlights[edit | edit source]

Block textures now feature an additional layer, allowing for variance in how reflective each pixel of the texture is which adds more depth to flat blocks.

Emissive textures[edit | edit source]

Blocks and entities such as spiders and sculk are now emissive, meaning they produce their own glow even when in a dark environment. Not all emissive blocks cast actual light.

Point lights off (top) vs on (bottom).

Directional lighting and shadows[edit | edit source]

Shadows are cast by the sun, causing more realistic lighting according to the time of day. Unlike shadows in most shaders, shadows will be pixelated to match the resolution of other textures. Light will also shine through glass panes and any other supported transparent block, making builds look and feel more interesting and alive.

If "Render Dragon Features for Creators" experiment toggle is enabled and point lights are turned on in the settings, additional light entities, like torches, cast dynamic shadows as well. Enabling this may lower the performance noticeably.

Applying[edit | edit source]

Vibrant Visuals can only be applied in worlds with the "Vibrant Visuals" experiment enabled. This can be enabled in the "Experiments" tab in the edit world or create new world screen.

Vibrant Visuals can be toggled on in the video settings in the pause menu, in the graphics mode dropdown menu. Other settings relating to Vibrant Visuals can also be changed here.

If playing multiplayer, not everyone needs to have it activated to play in the world; one player could have it activated, whilst 3 other players could have it inactive.

Availability[edit | edit source]

Vibrant Visuals can be enabled on the following devices:

  • Xbox One
  • Xbox Series X/S
  • Playstation 4
  • Playstation 5
  • Android*
  • IOS**
  • Windows***

*requires Adreno 640, Mali-G68, Mali-G77, or Xclipse 530 processor or higher

**requires A12 or M1 processor or higher

***requires DX12

History[edit | edit source]

March 22, 2025Vibrant Visuals are revealed at Minecraft LIVE – March 2025.
[hide]Upcoming Bedrock Edition
1.21.80
Experiment
Vibrant Visuals		Preview 1.21.80.25Added Vibrant Visuals.

Video[edit | edit source]

A video displaying various aspects of the upcoming Vibrant Visuals.

Gallery[edit | edit source]

Mojang screenshots[edit | edit source]

  • Zuri on a boat on the coast of a jungle biome at sunset with Vibrant Visuals on.

    Zuri on a boat on the coast of a jungle biome at sunset with Vibrant Visuals on.

  • A forest biome with Vibrant Visuals on.

    A forest biome with Vibrant Visuals on.

  • A comparison of the default and Vibrant Visuals textures, in a cherry grove biome.

    A comparison of the default and Vibrant Visuals textures, in a cherry grove biome.

  • A comparison of the default and Vibrant Visuals textures, outside a Woodland Mansion.

    A comparison of the default and Vibrant Visuals textures, outside a Woodland Mansion.

  • A comparison of the default and Vibrant Visuals textures, in a frozen ocean.

    A comparison of the default and Vibrant Visuals textures, in a frozen ocean.

  • A desert village with Vibrant Visuals on.

    A desert village with Vibrant Visuals on.

  • A copper boat sailing through a jungle river with Vibrant Visuals on.

    A copper boat sailing through a jungle river with Vibrant Visuals on.

  • A frozen ocean at sunset with Vibrant Visuals on.

    A frozen ocean at sunset with Vibrant Visuals on.

  • A lake in a badlands biome with Vibrant Visuals on.

    A lake in a badlands biome with Vibrant Visuals on.

  • A plains biome at sunrise, with a mountain in the background with Vibrant Visuals on.

    A plains biome at sunrise, with a mountain in the background with Vibrant Visuals on.

  • A plains village at sunrise with Vibrant Visuals on.

    A plains village at sunrise with Vibrant Visuals on.

Graphics[edit | edit source]

  • Water with reflections off.

    Water with reflections off.

  • Water with reflections set to Ultra.

    Water with reflections set to Ultra.

  • Torches with point lights off.

    Torches with point lights off.

  • Torches with point lights on.

    Torches with point lights on.

Issues[edit | edit source]

Issues relating to "Vibrant Visuals" are maintained on the bug tracker. Issues should be reported and viewed there.

  • MCPE-203972 – Vibrant Visuals: Screen appears black
  • MCPE-199268 – Vibrant Visuals: Clouds are black and bright colored lights appear on the screen
  • MCPE-200449 – Vibrant Visuals: FPS significantly lower
  • MCPE-203239 – Vibrant Visuals: Water disappears above Y coordinate 190
  • MCPE-199262 – Vibrant Visuals: Sky does not change to overcast during rain
  • MCPE-200260 – Vibrant Visuals: Dark Oak Boat is invisible
  • MCPE-200698 – Vibrant Visuals: Textures turn pink after suspend and resume, opening Settings, or exiting world
  • MCPE-201585 – Vibrant Visuals: World becomes dark even during daytime
  • MCPE-201627 – Vibrant Visuals: Shadows not correctly pixel grid locked on the player hand
  • MCPE-201646 – Vibrant Visuals: Ender Dragon's defeat glow aura appears too faint
  • And 67 other open issues.

References[edit | edit source]

  1. ↑ "Vibrant Visuals" by Staff – Minecraft.net, March 22, 2025.
  2. ↑ Discord message in Bedrock Add-Ons – on Discord.
  3. ↑ "Happy (and proud) to finally share what I’ve been working on with SkyBox Labs and Microsoft!

    Minecraft: Bedrock Edition is looking better than ever!"     by Adrien Givry – LinkedIn, March 22, 2025.

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