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Resources / Resource packs / Vanilla Evolved

Vanilla Evolved

A vanilla minecraft resource pack with an enhanced artistic vision through the use of custom models and textures.

Resource packsFree1.16 – 1.21
by Vixel · listed from Modrinth
Download › Install with the launcher

Opens Modrinth · 566,580 downloads there

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What it does

A vanilla minecraft resource pack with an enhanced artistic vision through the use of custom models and textures.

Vanilla Evolved is a resource pack made by Vixel. It supports Minecraft 1.16 – 1.21. It has been downloaded 566,580 times on Modrinth. The last update came out on May 18, 2025.

Supported versions

1.211.201.191.181.171.16

Release history

Vanilla Evolved has had 94 releases on Modrinth since Jan 23, 2023. None of them came out in the past year. The newest is 1.21, released on May 18, 2025. It is made for Minecraft 1.21.5. It runs on Minecraft. The download is 1.3 MB.

VersionReleasedMinecraftType
1.21May 18, 20251.21.5Release
1.20.0Apr 30, 20251.21.5Release
1.19.0Mar 16, 20251.21.4Release
1.18.0Dec 28, 20241.21.4Release
1.17.0Nov 26, 20241.21.2, 1.21.3Release
Description from the author on Modrinth

About

Vanilla Evolved is a resource pack that contains meticulously crafted custom models and textures that attempt to enhance the default look and feel of the game.

While it's not necessary to install Optifine, this resource pack does make use of some of the Optifine features that can be achieved with either Optifine or Optifine Alternative mods.

Addon

Some features have been separated from the Resource Pack for optional use, such as custom flowers and other 3D models, which you can download here.

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Links

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](own.page/vixel)

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Important

Warning!

  • the only official sources for my projects are my Webpage(own.page/vixel), PlanetMinecraft, Modrinth
  • Any other website claiming to offer my project for download is not official and may contain malicious files.

FAQ

  • Is there a bedrock port?

There is no official bedrock port of any of my projects.

  • Can i make a Bedrock port of your project ?

You are allowed to make a bedrock port as long as you follow license terms
but beware that it won't be considered as official port

  • Compability with fresh animations resourcepack ?

There is currently no official support for Fresh Animations compatibility, but alternatively you can add the Fresh Animations resourcepack to the top of your resourcepack list.
This only replaces the "mob textures" with the default textures to avoid any problems.

  • Pack version warning ?

There is a high chance that resource packs will work with different versions of Minecraft without the need to change the version of the pack, unless there is a major update that breaks resource packs, which you can report on Github.

  • Shader issue with grass/flower model ?

To fix this, you can turn off the Waving effect in your Shaderpack settings.

Written by Vixel. Read it with pictures on Modrinth.

How to install Vanilla Evolved

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

  2. In Minecraft, open Options, then Resource Packs, then Open Pack Folder.

  3. Drop the .zip file into that folder and go back to the game.

  4. Move Vanilla Evolved to the right-hand list and click Done.

  5. It is made for Minecraft 1.16 – 1.21. On other versions Minecraft marks it as incompatible, but it often still works.

Compatibility

Minecraft versions
1.21, 1.20, 1.19, 1.18, 1.17, 1.16
Edition
Java
Needs
Nothing else
License
CC BY
Price
Free
Upkeep
Actively updated (Nov 10, 2026)

Vanilla Evolved compared with similar ones Compare all alternatives

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Vanilla Evolvedthe one you looked at567K1.16 – 1.21May 18, 2025Free
Fresh Music Discscyber1.2M1.20 – 26.x14 days agoFree
Nautilus 3DFabianMPunkt1.6M1.20 – 26.xJun 21, 2026Free
Just ExpressionsIthanMendoza2.4M1.18 – 26.xJul 5, 2026Free

Questions

Does Vanilla Evolved work on Minecraft 26.x?

Not yet. The newest version it supports is Minecraft 1.21.

Is Vanilla Evolved free?

Yes. Vanilla Evolved is free to download from Modrinth.

Is Vanilla Evolved still updated?

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

What are the best alternatives to Vanilla Evolved?

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