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AstralCore

Astral Core is a pink-themed edit of Complementary Unbound, featuring soft pink clouds, tinted water, and a dreamy color tone.

ShadersFree1.16 – 26.x
by GamesofDev · listed from Modrinth
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What it does

AstralCore is a shader pack made by GamesofDev. Astral Core is a pink-themed edit of Complementary Unbound, featuring soft pink clouds, tinted water, and a dreamy color tone.

It supports Minecraft 1.16 – 26.x. It has been downloaded 116,977 times on Modrinth. The last update came out on Aug 1, 2026.

Supported versions

26.x1.211.201.191.181.171.16

Release history

AstralCore has had 7 releases on Modrinth since Jun 4, 2025. 3 of them came out in the past year. The newest is 1.6.0, released on Aug 1, 2026. It is made for Minecraft 1.20 – 26.2. It runs on Iris and Optifine. The download is 445 KB.

VersionReleasedMinecraftType
1.6.0Aug 1, 20261.20 – 26.2Release
1.5Jul 1, 20261.19 – 26.2Release
1.4Jun 8, 20261.19 – 26.1.2Release
1.0.3Sep 22, 20251.20.1 – 1.21.8Release
1.0.2Sep 17, 20251.21.4, 1.21.5Release
Description from the author on Modrinth

ABOUT

Astral Core Shaders is a pink-themed edit of Complementary Unbound made by EMIN GT. It is designed for players who love pink aesthetics and want a more vibrant and magical version of Minecraft’s lighting and atmosphere. Astral Core adds a soft, dreamy vibe while maintaining the high-quality effects of the original shader.

Features

Astral Core keeps most core features of Complementary Unbound but introduces a complete pink color theme across the sky, lighting, clouds, and overall ambience. It's perfect for those who want a relaxing, colorful, and visually unique experience without straying too far from the original visual fidelity.

BUGS

Found a bug? You can report it by creating a ticket under the bug category in our Discord server. Your feedback helps us improve Astral Core and fix issues faster. Every report means a lot to us and truly makes our day better!

Discord

INSTALLATION GUIDE

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Showcase Video

License

Astral Core Shaders follows the Complementary Shader License. It is published under the same license and fully complies with all the original rules and conditions set by the Complementary team. Proper credits and usage guidelines are strictly maintained.

Written by GamesofDev. Read it with pictures on Modrinth.

How to install AstralCore

  1. Install Iris (with Sodium) or OptiFine for your Minecraft version: shaders need one of them.

  2. Download the .zip file from Modrinth. Do not unzip it.

  3. In Minecraft, open Options, then Video Settings, then Shader Packs, and click Open Shader Pack Folder.

  4. Drop the .zip file into that folder, pick AstralCore in the list and click Done.

  5. Shaders are heavy on the graphics card. If the game gets slow, pick a lower profile in the shader settings.

Compatibility

Minecraft versions
26.x, 1.21, 1.20, 1.19, 1.18, 1.17, 1.16
Edition
Java
Needs
Nothing else
License
Free to use
Price
Free
Upkeep
Actively updated (Nov 10, 2026)

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Questions

Does AstralCore work on Minecraft 26.x?

Yes. AstralCore supports Minecraft 26.x. All supported versions: 26.x, 1.21, 1.20, 1.19, 1.18, 1.17, 1.16.

Is AstralCore free?

Yes. AstralCore is free to download from Modrinth.

Is AstralCore still updated?

Yes. The last update came out in the past day.

What are the best alternatives to AstralCore?

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