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Minecraft Super Duper Graphics Pack Ceasing Development

"Some of you might remember us announcing the Super Duper Graphics Pack during E3 2017. Super Duper was an ambitious initiative that brought a new look to Minecraft but, unfortunately, the pack proved too technically demanding to implement as planned.

We realise this is disappointing to some of you – there was a lot of enthusiasm for Super Duper from inside and outside the studio – but unfortunately, we aren’t happy with how the pack performed across devices. For this reason, we're stopping development on the pack, and looking into other ways for you to experience Minecraft with a new look."

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Sgt_Slaughter1717d ago (Edited 1717d ago )

Funny how fans can make packs like this yet Microsoft/Mojang themselves can't.

Let this also be a lesson for other developers. Don't announce projects so far in advance when you're not even sure if/when it'll release properly (or at all, in this case).

anonymousfan1717d ago

If I remember well the hype around this came around the same time as they announced the Xbox One X. Another cancelled Microsoft project I guess. Loved my Xbox 360 last gen yet I am so happy I went PS4 this gen.

Mr Pumblechook1717d ago (Edited 1717d ago )

I'm sad to hear this as the game looked great in the Super Duper Graphics Pack trailer (which Microsoft has now been taken down from YouTube.) It seems the extra lighting effects and textures were more demanding, on the product page it says "The pack will be released on Xbox One and Windows 10, performing best on high-end PCs and Project Scorpio." https://www.minecraft.net/e... Hopefully Xbox Scarlett will be powerful enough to run a newer version.

What's disappointing is that it was never scheduled to appear on other platforms like PS4 which perhaps suggest that in the future Microsoft will reserve the best Minecraft features for their own brand console.

omegaheat1717d ago

Please spare us with your attempts to convince us that you used to be an Xbox fan, but now somehow a Playstation fan . You don't have to claim your expired Xbox fandom in order to justify your dislike for the product.

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Z5011717d ago

This is the result of "No gamer left behind"

Literal_Cringe1717d ago

I was actually looking forward to it and wondering why the pack wasn't mentioned last year or this year, I am very disappointed.

Applejack1717d ago

This is absolutely ridiculous. I’ve been patiently waiting for this to come out so I can jump back into Minecraft then this news happens..

Xaevi1717d ago

I don't care either way, but I just hafto ask. You only work on Minecraft, or Minecraft related projects, you have nothing else to worry and yet you can't release a texture pack? You have a fanbase that has added Ray-tracing and realistic textures that make Minecraft look like an U4 engine tech demo in less time and for free. Yet you can't do this why?

gamer78041717d ago

It's because of tablets and phones.... once again ruining things for the rest of us.

Ausbo1717d ago

Remember they are also working on two other Minecraft games. They must’ve decided to use those people working on this for other things

rainslacker1717d ago

Because the minecraft devs make things that are supposed to work between platforms. Modders make things to work for people who have the proper hardware to run it.

It's the principal of lowest common denominator.

yoshatabi1717d ago

Then just make this pack for the proper hardware. Problem solved

rob-GP1717d ago

Those modders had modded the actual PC version though - this was for the UWP 'better together' version which was simply a mobile port of the game. The Java version which all the PC Minecraft players use is very different to this version as this one was gimped for mobile use.

Z5011717d ago

They have to develop for the lowest common denominator.

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Minecraft Meets Bloodborne With The Help Of A Stunning Mod

YouTuber Potomy has revealed new details about the new Bloodborne mod and that it is now in a playable state for Minecraft.

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All the Essential Video Games Everyone Needs To Play At Least Once

Given the medium's wild diversity, this primer of the essential video games everyone should try is a good place to start.

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thorstein43d ago

.... from the 2000s (mostly).

shinoff218343d ago

I can't fk with this list. They missed on alot of games probably before the writers times. Also I know people loved some portal but I was never a fan.

Cacabunga43d ago

Tomb Raider 1
Driver 1
Abe’s Odyssey
FF6
King of Fighters 94
Mortal Kombat OG
LINK 2 the past
Street Fighter 2
Resident Evil 1

Inverno43d ago

Infinite but not the first two games? Witcher 3 but not the first two games?? GTA V but not literally any of the games before it??? Portal 2 but not the first? Also if you're going to play Shadow of The Colossus play the remaster and not the remake. Can't say I disagree with the list but my man it's all over the place.

Name Last Name43d ago

I mean some sequels are objectively better and you don’t need to play the whole series.

Inverno43d ago

But most of these games have a story to follow, sure you can catch up with a YouTube vid but where's the fun in that?

LucasRuinedChildhood43d ago (Edited 43d ago )

A list like this isn't telling you not to play the previous games if you want to. It's just giving you legendary games to play.

But tbh, you don't always have to force yourself to play every entry in a franchise to get to the better ones.

- The vast majority of Witcher 3 players never played the first 2 and had a great time. The first 2 games aren't in the same league.
- The GTA games are self-contained with the odd fun reference. You can easily jump into any of them.
- The Shadow Of The Colossus remake looks and controls better than the original (plus it has a 60fps option while the remaster is just 30fps). New players will enjoy it more.
- Portal 2 is a lot better than Portal 1 and takes the concept much further gameplay-wise. Storywise, Portal 1 is fairly light too. Not that you shouldn't play it but realistically ... you'd love Portal 2 whether you play it or not (at lot of Portal 2 players have never played 1).

Bioshock 1 is the only one I agree with you on simply because it's one the best games of all time and arguably better than Infinite. No other setting like Rapture.

Looking at the list, I'd recommend playing Uncharted 1 before 2 but no doubt, 2 is the legendary one you have to play.

Inverno43d ago

I get it, but that's just my opinion on his opinion. I just think that before you play a sequel you should still play what came before it. Maybe it's just me but i find it fascinating playing through the first game in a series and seeing how it has evolved through its sequels. Like I said I don't disagree with the list, other than SoTC which I strongly believe the remaster of the original should be played above the remake.

AuraAbjure43d ago

Awesome list! Hot take on Fear (and it's hard af expansion Persaus Mandate!) Bioshock Infinite is stellar, so is the Witcher 3 and you nailed it by having Ocarina of Time. So many fantastic games! Gotta play 'em all! Next one on my list is Prey after I beat Dead Space 2 and Splinter Cell Conviction.

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Minecraft Bedrock Introduces Official Add-Ons To Marketplace

Minecraft Bedrock is introducing add-ons to the marketplace. The add-ons can now be added to many existing and new worlds.

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Jin_Sakai63d ago (Edited 63d ago )

Nice! Next up, shaders on consoles.

“A new update is improving how mods work for Minecraft Bedrock. Mojang has introduced add-ons to the marketplace.”

“These add-ons can now easily be added to new and existing worlds instead of being tied to a single world.
There are plenty of free and paid add-ons that will let you customize just about anything in your world.”

OtterX62d ago

So RayTracing is no longer locked to the NVIDIA maps? I know there was a workaround, but it will be nice to have easier access to all worlds.