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Photon — Horizon shader pack
SixthSurge's Photon shaders ported to Horizon: realistic sky, volumetric clouds, soft coloured shadows, water, fog and bloom.
We haven't written a full write-up for this project yet. Below is a short card from the registry data; the one-line summary is the author's.
SixthSurge's Photon shaders ported to Horizon: realistic sky, volumetric clouds, soft coloured shadows, water, fog and bloom.
| Type | Shader pack |
|---|---|
| Categories | Semi-realistic, Atmosphere, Shadows |
| Tags | photon, volumetric-clouds, shadows, water, fog, port, sun, realism, real, life |
| Compatibility | Minecraft 26.3 · Horizon |
| License | LicenseRef-Photon-Shaders |
| Published | 9 November 2026 |
| Updated | 9 November 2026 |
Updated:
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Versions
| Version | Date | Minecraft | Changes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1.4.0 | 9 November 2026 | 26.3 | First release: Photon Shaders v1.4 by SixthSurge, ported to Horizon's shader API 0.1. |
How to install
Install from the launcher
Mods page → Shader packs tab → "Photon" → Install. The launcher puts it into the
shaderpacksfolder.Or by hand
Download
photon-1.4.0.hshaderwith the button on this page, check its SHA-256 and drop it into theshaderpacksfolder next tooptions.txt.Turn it on in game
Open Options → Horizon Settings → Shader Packs and pick the pack.
FAQ
How do I install Photon?
From the Horizon launcher: Mods page → find "Photon" → Install. The launcher checks the SHA-256 for you. The full steps are in "How to install" above.
Which Minecraft version does Photon support?
The latest version, 1.4.0, targets Minecraft 26.3 on Horizon.
Can I download Photon from this site?
No — the license doesn't let us host the file, so the button takes you to the official source. The write-up and install steps are ours.
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