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The Minecraft Optifine mod is designed to completely revamp the game's visuals according to the user's preferences. One lesser-known fact about this mod is that it's one of the oldest in the game, initially released for the beta 1.7.3 version.
With the launch of the 1.20.2 update, it didn't take long for a compatible version of the Optifine mod to become available. In this article, we will guide you on how to install the latest version of Optifine and use shaders in Minecraft 1.20.2.
Note: Optifine for Minecraft 1.20.2 is still being developed. This article explains how to use the currently available version of Optifine with Minecraft 1.20.2.
Optifine For Minecraft 1.20.2
Being a Forge mod, Optifine requires the user's system to have the latest version of the game installed with Forge, which is a mod loader.
For those who may not be familiar, Forge and Fabric are mod loaders that are essential for running mods.
So, before we dive into the installation process of Optifine, let's first understand how to install a Forge version of the game:
Step 1: Download the Forge installer from the official website.
Step 2: Open it using Java and select version 1.20.2. Make sure that the game directory displayed is correct.
Step 3: Now, click on the install button and wait for it to complete.
After completion, the user should launch the official game launcher and open the new Forge installation. This step will prompt the launcher to download all the necessary files.
How to install Optifine
Once the files are downloaded, close the game and proceed with the Optifine installation:
Step 1: Download the official mod from Optifine's website. Be sure to get the latest version.
Step 2: Move the downloaded file to the game's directory. If you're using Windows, you can find it easily by pressing WIN+R and entering %appdata%/.minecraft/mods. This is usually the default mods folder unless you've customized the game's installation location.
After following these simple steps, the mod has been installed and is now ready for use. To play the game with Optifine, you will need to launch the Forge installation.
How to get shaders
Shaders are among the most popular mod features in the Minecraft community. Optifine enables you to use shaders to enhance and customize the game's visuals and graphics. This feature is primarily utilized by players with mid- or high-end setups to significantly improve visual quality.
To use shaders, follow these straightforward steps:
Step 1: Download the shader you want to use, ensuring it's compatible with version 1.20.2.
Step 2: Launch the Forge installation with Optifine and go to Shader settings, located in the Video settings.
Step 3: Click on the Shaders Folder option and place the downloaded shader file into this directory.
With these steps completed, the only thing left to do is apply the shader pack from the currently open settings menu.
