Screenshot 1 of 5. Rainy misty forest hills with light rays through clouds and a distant tower silhouette in Reverie.
What Reverie works with.
| Platform | Java Edition |
|---|---|
| Loaders | Iris |
| Minecraft versions | 1.20, 1.20.6, 1.21.11, 26.1.2, 26.2, 26.3 |
Reverie is a semi-realistic, dreamy shader pack for Java that runs on Iris 1.8 or higher, written for 1.21 and newer (older versions might work). It wraps terrain in warm fog, built on a physically based atmosphere and advanced indirect lighting. Anyone looking at reverie shaders should know it is aimed at medium to high end hardware, with one low profile for everyone else.
Shader loaders and versions
- Iris: Minecraft 1.20 to 26.3.
Effects and presets
Weather is the signature feature. Cloud cover, fog and wind direction adapt to biome, season and altitude. The values are also slightly randomized each time the shader loads, so no two days look identical.
Customization is streamlined. Most light colors can be changed, with more promised. Color balancing options and several tonemappers let you set the mood without rebuilding the look from scratch.
A built-in screenshot mode freezes the weather so a shot stays lined up. It also switches on cinematic effects such as depth of field, lens flare and chromatic aberration.
Performance and hardware
The repository describes Reverie as a medium to high end pack. For weaker machines, the Toaster profile trims the cost with minimal visual compromise. TheCMK reports 60 fps on a laptop with integrated graphics, a figure from one machine rather than a promise.
- Nvidia works.
- AMD on Windows works.
- Mesa works.
- Intel on Windows is listed as unknown.
- Mac is broken, and the creator says it cannot be fixed.
Mod support
Reverie supports Distant Horizons and Voxy for long-range terrain, with support for more mods planned. Bedrock cannot use this pack, since Iris is a Java mod.
Installation
- 1.Install Iris for your Java setup. The shader install guide covers the steps.
- 2.Get the pack's .zip from CurseForge and place it in the shaderpacks folder.
- 3.Open Video Settings, then Shader Packs, and select Reverie.
- 4.On a modest GPU, set the profile to Toaster first. If the pack fails to load, try the shader troubleshooting guide.
Questions about Reverie.
4 questions
Does Reverie work on Mac?
No. The creator lists Mac as broken and says it cannot be fixed. Nvidia and AMD on Windows work, Mesa works, and Intel on Windows is listed as unknown. Mac players should choose a different shader pack.
Does Reverie support Distant Horizons?
Yes. The pack supports Distant Horizons and Voxy. The creator says support for more mods is planned for later updates.
Is Reverie good for low-end PCs?
It is described as a medium to high end shader, so expect a real cost. The Toaster profile cuts it down with minimal visual compromise, and the creator reports 60 fps on a laptop with integrated graphics. Results vary by machine.
Does Reverie work with OptiFine?
The pack's builds list Iris as the only loader. Reverie also relies on newer Iris features for effects that were previously impossible, so use Iris rather than OptiFine.
