The project for Minecraft Java Edition is a sophisticated shader and resource pack combination designed to bring real-time path-traced lighting to the game without requiring the "Bedrock RTX" hardware layer. Key Features and Performance
Offers a visual overhaul comparable to high-end shaders like SEUS PTGI or Continuum RT.
Most stable versions target Minecraft 1.20.x and above. AI responses may include mistakes. Learn more
You must use a compatible PBR Resource Pack (like LabPBR) to see the full "raytraced" effect on textures.
Despite the "Vanilla" name, it is extremely demanding. You generally need a modern dedicated GPU (Nvidia RTX 20-series or AMD RX 6000-series and above) to maintain 60 FPS [1, 2].