It is a disappointment for Minecraft fans. The promise of beautiful Minecraft is dead, as the developers have discontinued work on it.
In recent months, there has been a lot of excitement surrounding Minecraft. Not only did the main game receive a new patch with numerous new contents, but Minecraft Earth was also announced. But for fans of the standard version of Minecraft, there is sad news. Development on the “Super Duper Graphics” has been halted.
What were the “Super Duper Graphics”? In 2017, the “Super Duper Graphics” pack was presented at E3. This was supposed to be a DLC for Minecraft that would elevate the game visually to new heights. In a trailer, the developers already showed what they were working on and what impact it would have on the blocky world of Minecraft:
Many formerly flat objects, such as rails, were transformed into 3D items that protruded significantly from the ground. Another highlight was the new possibilities for how blocks could interact with light. Different light sources, such as the sun, torches, or fire, could illuminate blocks from various angles, which would create actual reflections. This would have created a much more realistic ambiance. Moving grasses and plants, which would sway in the wind, were also planned.
Why was the graphic pack discontinued? The official Minecraft site revealed that the project was discontinued with a heavy heart. The reason is that they were not satisfied with how well it worked across different platforms.
Apparently, the pack’s requirements were so high that many devices could not handle it, leading to a massive drop in performance. This is quite believable, as even on current computers, Minecraft is still extremely resource-hungry.
Anyone who wants to can still beautify their Minecraft, for example, with some great texture packs. Many of the planned effects can now also be produced with other software and addons – at least on PC.
Did you look forward to the graphics pack? Or do you think the Minecraft style is good as it is now?
