(Start here) Vibrant Visuals FAQ Thread

Frequently Asked Questions

How does Vibrant Visuals impact RTX? 

RTX Worlds and compatible content will still work and can be selected from the new Graphics Mode dropdown.

When is Vibrant Visuals coming to Java? 

The team is actively working on bringing Vibrant Visuals to Java, but we do not have a release date to share at this time.

How does Vibrant Visuals impact Marketplace content? 

Existing Marketplace Add-Ons, Skins, and Persona items will be compatible within Worlds with Vibrant Visuals. Marketplace Worlds, including Dynamic Worlds and Templates, and Texture Packs are not supported at this time. Running unsupported content will disable the Vibrant Visuals option and can only be played in Fancy or Simple graphics modes.

What devices are supported with Vibrant Visuals?  

Vibrant Visuals graphics upgrade is currently only available for Minecraft: Bedrock Edition. Supported devices for Vibrant Visuals include Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One, PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, Android, iOS, and PC.  

• Android: Adreno 640, Mali G-57, Mali-G610, Mali-G77, or Xclipse 530 or higher 

• iOS: A12 or M1 or higher 

• PC: Running Minecraft on DX12 

To switch to Vibrant Visuals on Xbox One, Xbox One S, PlayStation 4, and some Android devices, players need to select "Vibrant Visuals" from the Minecraft Main Menu's 'Video Settings' menu using the Graphics Mode drop-down. Performance may degrade for these devices. 

Where can I find Vibrant Visuals settings? 

There are new options available that allow players to change their graphics mode and customize their visual experience. Different Vibrant Visuals presets will let you Favor Performance (recommended if you are experiencing slowness) or Favor Visuals (recommended for more powerful devices if you want more graphical fidelity). You can also choose to turn on or off, or change the quality of specific features, but keep in mind these will have an impact on performance.  

More info on Vibrant Visuals settings can be found on the help site: Manage Vibrant Visuals Graphics Mode Settings. 

How can I turn off Vibrant Visuals? 

The “Graphics Mode” option can be found in the Main Menu Settings under the “Video” tab. Here you can select from the different graphics modes before loading into your World.