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Retrowave Shader

Retrowave Shader — Transform Minecraft into a synthwave neon world with purple-pink sky, neon colors and CRT scanlines!

ShadersFree1.17 – 1.21
by Multiverse · listed from Modrinth
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What it does

Retrowave Shader is a shader pack made by Multiverse. Retrowave Shader — Transform Minecraft into a synthwave neon world with purple-pink sky, neon colors and CRT scanlines!

It supports Minecraft 1.17 – 1.21. It has been downloaded 3,261 times on Modrinth. The last update came out on Mar 23, 2026.

Supported versions

1.211.201.191.181.17

Release history

The newest is 1.0, released on Mar 23, 2026. It is made for Minecraft 1.17 – 1.21.11. It runs on Optifine. The download is 2 KB.

VersionReleasedMinecraftType
1.0Mar 23, 20261.17 – 1.21.11Release
Description from the author on Modrinth

English version:

Retrowave Shader — Transform Minecraft into a Synthwave World 🌆

Turn your Minecraft into a stunning retrowave aesthetic. Purple-pink gradient sky, neon-shifted terrain colors, CRT scanlines, chromatic aberration and a vignette — like playing inside an 80s synthwave music video.

Features:

  • Purple-pink gradient sky with stars
  • Neon color shift — blues become electric, greens become cyan
  • CRT scanlines for that retro monitor feel
  • Chromatic aberration — neon color bleed
  • Boosted saturation for vivid neon visuals
  • Dark purple ambient tint on terrain
  • Subtle vignette
  • No performance cost

Compatible with Minecraft 1.17–1.21.x via OptiFine or Iris.

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Русская версия:

Retrowave Shader — Превратите Minecraft в мир Synthwave 🌆

Превращает твой Minecraft в потрясающую ретровейв эстетику. Фиолетово-розовый градиент неба, неоновые цвета, CRT сканлайны, хроматическая аберрация и виньетка — как будто играешь внутри клипа synthwave 80-х.

Возможности:

  • Фиолетово-розовый градиент неба со звёздами
  • Неоновый сдвиг цветов — синий становится электрическим, зелёный — циановым
  • CRT сканлайны для ретро монитора
  • Хроматическая аберрация — неоновое свечение по краям
  • Усиленная насыщенность для ярких неоновых цветов
  • Тёмный фиолетовый амбиент тинт на terrain
  • Лёгкая виньетка
  • Никаких потерь производительности

Совместимо с Minecraft 1.17–1.21.x через OptiFine или Iris.

Подписывайтесь, чтобы не пропустить обновления! Если есть вопросы — заходите в Discord за поддержкой.

Written by Multiverse. Read it with pictures on Modrinth.

How to install Retrowave Shader

  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 Retrowave Shader 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.

Full guide: How to install Minecraft shaders

Compatibility

Minecraft versions
1.21, 1.20, 1.19, 1.18, 1.17
Edition
Java
Needs
Nothing else
License
CC BY
Price
Free
Upkeep
Actively updated (Nov 11, 2026)

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Questions

Does Retrowave Shader work on Minecraft 26.x?

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

Is Retrowave Shader free?

Yes. Retrowave Shader is free to download from Modrinth.

Is Retrowave Shader still updated?

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

What are the best alternatives to Retrowave Shader?

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