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Realistic Chests

Forget about the boring look of vanilla chests, now you will have more realistic textures!

Texture packsFree1.16 – 26.x
by Lupin · listed from Modrinth
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Direct download from Modrinth · 427,200 downloads

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What it does

Realistic Chests is a texture pack made by Lupin. Forget about the boring look of vanilla chests, now you will have more realistic textures!

It supports Minecraft 1.16 – 26.x. It has been downloaded 427,200 times on Modrinth. The last update came out on Jul 23, 2026.

Supported versions

26.x1.211.201.191.181.171.16

Release history

Realistic Chests has had 8 releases on Modrinth since May 14, 2024. 2 of them came out in the past year. The newest is 2.0, released on Jul 23, 2026. It is made for Minecraft 1.16 – 26.3. It runs on Minecraft. The download is 496 KB.

VersionReleasedMinecraftType
2.0Jul 23, 20261.16 – 26.3Release
1.1Jan 12, 20261.16 – 26.2Release
1.0.0Jun 17, 20251.21.2 – 1.21.11Release
1.0.0Jun 14, 20241.21, 1.21.1Release
1.0.0May 14, 20241.20.6Release
Description from the author on Modrinth

More than ten years have passed, and the appearance of the chests is still the same... We think it's time for a change.

Now, with these textures, you can enjoy a much more realistic and fun look for the chests, we hope you like them!

The designer of these textures and models is AviArt.

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Over a decade has passed, and Minecraft chests still look the same... It's time for a refresh! With our texture pack, chests get a vibrant, realistic, and fun makeover. Elevate your gameplay with stunning new designs that bring style and immersion to every storage moment. Try it now and enjoy the change!

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Can this resourcepack be used in modpacks?

Of course! As long as it is published only on Modrinth or CurseForge. Uploading it to any other platform would be violating our rights and is not allowed at all.

However, we are really grateful if you consider adding it to your Modrinth or CurseForge modpack. If you need any small changes or have any questions, contact us!

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Written by Lupin. Read it with pictures on Modrinth.

How to install Realistic Chests

  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 Realistic Chests to the right-hand list and click Done.

  5. It is made for Minecraft 1.16 – 26.x. On other versions Minecraft marks it as incompatible, but it often still works.

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)

Realistic Chests compared with similar ones Compare all alternatives

ResourceDownloadsVersionsLast updatePrice
Realistic Cheststhe one you looked at427K1.16 – 26.xJul 23, 2026Free
Patrix 32xpatrixcraft2.9M1.20 – 26.x9 days agoFree
Dramatic Skysthebaum6411.5M1.8 – 26.xSep 19, 2026Free
Realistic WoodsLupin446K1.16 – 26.xJan 12, 2026Free

Questions

Does Realistic Chests work on Minecraft 26.x?

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

Is Realistic Chests free?

Yes. Realistic Chests is free to download from Modrinth.

Is Realistic Chests still updated?

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

What are the best alternatives to Realistic Chests?

The closest ones are Patrix 32x, Dramatic Skys and Realistic Woods. Compare all alternatives

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