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Markus “Notch” Persson, an American video game developer created history in 2009 when he developed the sandbox video game Minecraft 2009. Fast forward to 14 years later, Minecraft has achieved widespread recognition and accolades, garnering numerous awards and even being regarded as one of the best video games. However, as technology has developed, so too has the number of video games released every year. But Minecraft has been able to maintain its popularity among gamers and one of the biggest reasons for that is the regular updates that cater to the demands of players.
On December 7, 2022, the Java Edition received the 1.19.3 update with exciting experimental features and creative inventory additions. However, as the gamin world expands, it puts strain on the system due to the increasing number of chunks that need to be loaded.
So the Minecraft community has come up with performance mods to improve the gaming experience. Mods are modifications made to the game to change the original gameplay. These Mods range from simple changes like lighting and colours to complex ones like adding new characters or collectable items.
One of the most popular performance mods is OptiFine. It enhances the game’s performance by increasing Frames per Second (FPS) and offering new video settings for customization. It allows its millions of fans to access advanced settings which normally can’t be accessed in the normal layout. The mod version of Minecraft offers additional features that are not present in the standard version, and Optifine is no exception.
Even though other mods like Sodium and Lithium are popular, OptiFine remains the most established option.
What is OptiFine?
OptiFine is a mod for Minecraft that helps improve the performance of the game. It can be installed just like any other Minecraft mod, and once installed, it provides players with a range of performance-enhancing options that can help boost the game’s FPS (frames per second). Some of the key features of OptiFine include increased performance, improved graphics, and smoother gameplay.
Download the Latest Version from OptiFine Website
Visit OptiFine’s official website and search for the mod. In the Downloads section, find the latest version of the mod for the 1.19.3 update, which is currently available as a preview. You can either download the mod through an advertisement page or directly from the Mirror button.
Install OptiFine
After downloading the java file of the mod, open it and install it to the ‘.minecraft’ folder. Once you confirm the path, click Install.
Launch the Game with OptiFine
Open the official game launcher and select the modded version with the OptiFine logo. This should be your new default version. Once the game launches, you’ll see the mod’s version and the new video settings at the bottom of the screen. You will be able to experience an immediate improvement in smoothness and FPS with OptiFine installed.
Most preferred Optifine Settings to Boost FPS
Just installing Optifine won’t do the trick. To maximize your FPS in Minecraft with Optifine, it’s important to make the right adjustments to the various settings in the “Video Settings” menu. Here’s a step-by-step guide to help you tweak your settings to boost FPS:
Graphics Settings
In the Graphics setting, you have the choices of Fast, Fancy, and Fabulous. To boost your FPS, choose either Fast or Fancy as these options have lower graphics quality than Fabulous.
Smooth Lighting
Smooth lighting adds lighting to the game, but it also increases the amount of processing needed, which can lower your FPS. To improve your FPS, turn off smooth lighting.
Dynamic Lighting
Dynamic lighting adds realistic light components like shadows and reflections to the game. To boost your FPS, turn off dynamic lighting or choose the Fast option, which has a latency of 500ms.
Shaders
Shaders enhance the look of the game, but they also lower FPS. To boost your FPS, turn off shaders by adjusting the quality to a lower setting or turning it off completely.
Details
Details refer to the level of detail in Minecraft, including clouds, grass, and other objects. Turning off Cloud, Sky, Sun & Moon, Fog, Cloud Height, Rain & Snow, Stars, Show Capes, Held Item, Swamp Colors, Alternate Block, and Biome Blend can help you boost FPS. Set Trees, Translucent Block, Dropped Items and Vignette to Fast and set Entity Distance and Fog Start to 100 and 0.8 respectively for maximum FPS boost.
Animations
Animations refer to the movements and actions of characters, animals, and objects in Minecraft. To boost your FPS, turn off all animations except for particles.
Quality
The Quality setting refers to the overall quality of the graphics in the game. To improve your FPS, turn off all options in this tab.
Performance
The Performance setting determines how well the game will run on your computer. To boost your FPS, turn on all options and set Chunk Updates to 1.
Others
In the Others setting, make sure to turn on Autosave to save your game every few minutes and protect your progress. Turn off all options except for Weather and Show GL Errors, and keep the screenshot size and time default and the fullscreen model current.
By making these adjustments to your OptiFine settings, you will not only improve your FPS, but also resolve potential problems such as crashes or lag in accessing Minecraft. However, if you continue to experience difficulties, consider upgrading your system. Happy Playing!