Screenshot 1 of 1. MinecraftHub-generated editorial cover for 2KS, a voxel diorama around the lime MinecraftHub block
What 2KS works with.
| Platform | Java Edition |
|---|---|
| Loaders | Iris, OptiFine |
| Minecraft versions | 1.16, 1.16.5, 1.17.1, 1.18.2, 1.19.4, 1.20.6, 1.21.10 |
2KS is a semi-realistic shader pack for Java that restyles the world as footage from an early 2000s camcorder. It runs on Iris and OptiFine and is used on the player's own install only, not on dedicated hosts.
Shader loaders and versions
- Iris and OptiFine: Minecraft 1.16 to 1.21.10.
The camcorder look
SonicallGameX made 2KS from memories of childhood recordings with old cameras, full of bloom and noise. The pack aims for a nostalgic, retro atmosphere.
- Bloom that softens bright areas the way cheap sensors did.
- Noise over the image to mimic old video.
- Shadows and an adjusted atmosphere, as tagged on Modrinth.
- Adjustable settings in the shader menu, so the effect can be dialled up or down.
How to install 2KS
- 1.Install Iris together with Sodium, or install OptiFine.
- 2.Put the pack's .zip file in your shaderpacks folder.
- 3.Open Options, then Video Settings, then Shader Packs, and select 2KS.
- 4.Adjust the settings to taste.
Performance and trade-offs
Modrinth tags the pack across every performance tier from potato to high. No benchmarks are published, so frame rates depend on your hardware.
Questions about 2KS.
4 questions
Does 2KS work with Iris and OptiFine?
Yes. Builds exist for both Iris and OptiFine, and neither build lists extra requirements. With Iris, the install notes suggest pairing it with Sodium. Put the pack in the shaderpacks folder and select it from the shader menu in Video Settings.
How do I install 2KS?
Install Iris with Sodium, or OptiFine, then drop the pack's .zip into the shaderpacks folder. Open Options, Video Settings, Shader Packs and choose 2KS. Settings can then be adjusted from the same menu.
What does 2KS look like?
It imitates footage from an early 2000s camera. The creator describes a retro, nostalgic atmosphere with plenty of bloom and noise, rather than clean realistic lighting.
Does 2KS work on Bedrock?
No. 2KS is a Java shader pack that needs Iris or OptiFine, and neither of those loaders runs on Bedrock.
