Pumpkin Shaders (1.21.7, 1.20.1) – Keep the Charm, Add the Glow

Pumpkin Shaders (1.21.7, 1.20.1) is a lightweight shader pack that enhances Minecraft’s visuals without straying far from its original style. It focuses on subtle improvements to lighting, shadows, and atmosphere, giving your world a warm and inviting glow while preserving the classic Minecraft charm.

This shader is ideal for players who enjoy the game’s default aesthetic but wish for more refined visual effects. It introduces soft lighting transitions, smoother shadows, and improved ambient tones all while maintaining high performance on a wide range of systems.

Pumpkin Shaders

🌟 Features of Pumpkin Shaders

  • Subtle Lighting Improvements
    Light sources feel more natural, with gentle gradients and enhanced glow effects especially noticeable during sunrise, sunset, and nighttime scenes.
  • Smooth Dynamic Shadows
    Adds soft, realistic shadows that move fluidly with the environment, enhancing depth without being overly dark or intrusive.
  • Warm Ambient Atmosphere
    Colors are adjusted slightly to feel more vibrant and cozy, particularly in forests, villages, and indoor builds.
  • Vanilla-Friendly Visuals
    Unlike cinematic shader packs, Pumpkin Shaders retains the blocky style and color tones of Minecraft, making it perfect for traditionalists.
  • Optimized for Performance
    Lightweight and efficient, it runs smoothly even on low-end systems or laptops, making it accessible to a wide range of players.

🎮 Why Choose Pumpkin Shaders?

  • You want a gentle upgrade to Minecraft’s visuals, not a complete overhaul.
  • You prefer a cozy, immersive atmosphere that enhances gameplay.
  • You need a shader that works well on low to mid-tier hardware.

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Requires:

Optifine HD or Iris Shaders or Oculus Mod

How to install:

For All Versions from Minecraft 1.7.10 to Minecraft 1.21.7, 1.21.5, 1.21.4, 1.21.3, 1.21.1, 1.20.1