Screenshot 1 of 5. Sunset lake scene with red tulips, tall grass and tree silhouettes under warm orange and purple light in Newb X Ale.
Newb X Ale is a Bedrock shader by Aleeee for Android, Windows and iOS. It takes its look from Super Duper Vanilla and the cancelled Super Graphics Pack, and it aims at low-end devices that still want a proper newb x ale shader look.
Supported versions
- Minecraft 26.50 to 26.60.
What changes visually
- Colourful vanilla skies with sunrises, sunsets and a detailed night sky.
- 3D multilayer clouds, realistic water and a wet effect when it rains.
- Warm, Java-like lighting with sun rays and realistic shadows.
- Moving plants, shiny blocks and bright minerals.
- Underwater acoustics and movement.
- A Black Hole and End look based on Super Duper Vanilla.
The pack is built to be light. A powerful device is not needed, which is the point of the whole project. The trade-off is setup, since it depends on loader tools that vary by platform.
How to install Newb X Ale
- 1.Remove any earlier release of this shader first to avoid errors.
- 2.Install MBLoader. Windows also needs Wyvern, and iOS needs Hynis.
- 3.If Windows still fails, replace the material.bin files with Maject.
- 4.Open the pack file with Bedrock to import it, as covered in how to install add-ons.
- 5.Switch the pack on under Resource Packs in the world settings.
Known limitations
Support covers Android, Windows and iOS only. Java players need a different shader format. The creator asks that the pack is shared only through the original link, so do not repost it elsewhere.
Newb X Ale shader showcase
Questions about Newb X Ale.
3 questions
How do I install Newb X Ale?
Install MBLoader first. Windows also needs Wyvern, and iOS needs Hynis. Remove any older copy of the shader, open the pack file with Bedrock to import it, then enable it under Resource Packs in your world settings. If Windows fails, replace the material.bin files with Maject.
Does Newb X Ale need a powerful device?
No. The creator describes it as a low-resource shader designed for low-end devices without sacrificing quality. You still need the loader tools for your platform, so the setup is the harder part, not the hardware.
Is Newb X Ale available for Java?
No. It is a Bedrock pack and works on Android, Windows and iOS. Java uses a different format and cannot load it, so Java players should look for a Java shader instead.
