Screenshot 1 of 5. Lake at sunset with orange-pink sky, silhouetted trees and sunbeams over the water in NovaFX Visuals.
What NovaFX Visuals works with.
| Platform | Bedrock Edition |
|---|---|
| Minecraft versions | 1.21.120, 26.3, 26.10, 26.11, 26.12, 26.13, 26.20, 26.30, 26.40, 26.50 |
NovaFX Visuals is the novafx shader pack by XiaoCraft, a realistic overhaul for Bedrock that builds on Vibrant Visuals. It aims for clear, cool daylight, crisp blue skies that fall away into golden dusk, and rich coloured lighting. It is a Bedrock-only resource pack, so Java players cannot load it.
Supported versions
- Minecraft 1.21.120 to 26.50.
What changes visually
- Volumetric fog with 22 profiles written across all 89 biomes.
- Volumetric god rays and soft shadows.
- Blue-to-gold skies from dawn to midnight.
- Water caustics, waves and depth-graded clarity.
- Dedicated atmospherics for the Nether and the End.
- 109 coloured light sources.
- Full PBR textures, in Default and 32x.
The pack's own summary also promises smooth bloom and an immersive atmosphere.
How to install NovaFX Visuals
- 1.Get the NovaFX Visuals .mcpack from the CurseForge page.
- 2.Open the file so Bedrock imports it.
- 3.Enable NovaFX Visuals under Resource Packs in your world settings.
- 4.Turn on Vibrant Visuals.
If the import or activation misbehaves, our guide on installing add-ons on Bedrock covers the manual route.
Compatibility and trade-offs
Already running Actions & Stuff or another texture pack? Place NovaFX Visuals on top and choose Resolution Default. The 32x PBR option is there if you want sharper surfaces.
Questions about NovaFX Visuals.
3 questions
Is the NovaFX shader available for Java Edition?
No. NovaFX Visuals is a Bedrock pack distributed as an .mcpack file, and Java cannot load that format.
How do I install NovaFX Visuals?
Get the .mcpack from the CurseForge page and open it so Bedrock imports it. Then enable NovaFX Visuals under Resource Packs in your world settings and switch on Vibrant Visuals. The pack needs nothing else installed.
Can I use NovaFX Visuals with another texture pack?
Yes. With Actions & Stuff or another texture pack, place NovaFX Visuals on top and choose Resolution Default. Enable it under Resource Packs as usual and turn on Vibrant Visuals. A 32x PBR option also exists if you want it instead of Default.
