Horizon 2026.10.16.02: horizon-client, horizon-shaderpack and 1 more change — release notes

· v2026.10.16.02 · 9b9b23bf3a · GitHub ↗

The launcher installs and updates the game — no need to grab these archives by hand. You need your own Minecraft: Java Edition.

Binaries removed (licence cleanup, see #6741); tags and source remain.

New

  • Java shader packs (1): horizon-shaderpack crate, Iris's preprocessor and options (#405)
  • Java shader packs (2): translate programs to WGSL (syntax-tree legaliser + naga) (#413)
  • horizon-shaderpack: read shaders.properties like Iris (#415)
  • horizon-shaderpack: plan a Java pack's full-screen passes like Iris (#418)
  • horizon-client: run a Java pack's full-screen passes over the world (#436)

Known issues

  • Sprint-jumping has been reported as broken, but we couldn't reproduce it. If it happens to you, describe it in #horizon-bugs on Discord.

Install or update it from the Horizon launcher: it installs new versions by itself. New here? Get the launcher at https://playhorizon.dev. You need your own copy of Minecraft: Java Edition.

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