The BlockPixel texture pack for Minecraft was released back in 2011 but was not available to the wider Minecraft community outside of China until 2018. This is primarily due to the fact that the creator is Chinese and had previously made BlockPixel available only in his country.
At that time in 2011, the creator had just started playing Minecraft and didn’t like the square blocks. Therefore, he decided to create his own graphics. The core concept is based on creating a mysterious pixelated environment with square patterns. This unique art style is recognizable from the moment you start using the texture pack. Each block is made up of square patterns, giving the game a retro look and feel.
A striking feature is the simulated temperature difference between biomes. The color scheme changes depending on the biome you are in, creating a sense of coldness or warmth depending on the area you are in. This psychological temperature makes you feel like you are really exploring different environments. Additionally, the creatures look cute, which has a calming effect on players. If you want to add more cute animals to your Minecraft garden, download Whimscape.
BlockPixel also features custom block and item models in 3D, which adds depth to some Minecraft elements. This is limited to rails and plants because more realistic textures would not fit into the pack. If you prefer more realistic textures, you can check out Classic 3D.
A few blocks are also animated in a cartoon style, bringing your game world to life. The randomized textures make every Minecraft house unique, ensuring that you have fun building new bases. In addition, the BlockPixel resource pack also has nostalgic sound effects, connected textures, and easter eggs. These small additions help make the gameplay feel more personalized.
Finally, BlockPixel can be used on both high-end and low-end machines for gaming, as the 16x resolution ensures that no operating system will have a problem with it. As of now, all files are compatible with every Minecraft edition. You will not notice any missing blocks or items when playing with a compatible version.
BlockPixel was released on April 27, 2018 and is compatible with these Minecraft versions: 1.21.11 - 1.21.10 - 1.21.9 - 1.21.8 - 1.21.7 - 1.21.6 - 1.21.5 - 1.21.4 - 1.21.3 - 1.21.2 - 1.21.1 - 1.21 - 1.20.6 - 1.20.5 - 1.20.4 - 1.20.3 - 1.20.2 - 1.20.1 - 1.20 - 1.19.4 - 1.19.3 - 1.19.2 - 1.19.1 - 1.19 - 1.18.2 - 1.18.1 - 1.18 - 1.17.1 - 1.17 - 1.16.5 - 1.16.4 - 1.16.3 - 1.16 - 1.15.2 - 1.15 - 1.14.4 - 1.14 - 1.13.2 - 1.13 - 1.12.2 - 1.12 - 1.8.9 - 1.8
Video & Screenshots
Comparison: Vanilla vs. BlockPixel
Use the before/after slider to see how BlockPixel changes Minecraft compared to vanilla. Use the buttons below to compare different biomes and situations.
The screenshots illustrate what you can expect, demonstrating that your game world will have a completely different appearance and offer a new gameplay experience. We used the SEUS shaders to enhance the landscape, which creates the beautiful shadows you see.
How To Install BlockPixel Texture Pack
Here’s a tutorial on installing BlockPixel in Minecraft Java Edition. If you’re using Minecraft Bedrock Edition and the pack is available for Bedrock/MCPE, you can simply click on the downloaded file to install it.
- Download and install OptiFine, as it is required by most texture packs.
- Download the BlockPixel texture pack for Minecraft from the file section below. Pick the file that matches your Minecraft edition and version.
- Launch Minecraft.
- Click "Options" on the main menu.
- In the options, go to the submenu “Resource Packs”.
- Click "Open Pack Folder" at the bottom left to see a folder titled "resourcepacks".
- Put the downloaded ZIP file into your "resourcepacks" folder. Or, just drag and drop it into the Minecraft window to add the pack.
- You will see the pack on the left side of the resource pack selection menu. Unzip the file if you can't see the pack.
- Hover over the pack thumbnail and click the arrow pointing right. If the game notifies you that the pack is made for a newer or older Minecraft version, simply click “Yes” to proceed. Most textures will still work.
- Click "Done" and all assets have been loaded.
BlockPixel Texture Pack Download
BlockPixel is available on the Marketplace for 830 Minecoins.
Java Edition:
[16x] [1.21.11+] Download BlockPixel Texture Pack
[16x] [1.21.10 – 1.21.7] Download BlockPixel Texture Pack
[16x] [1.21.6] Download BlockPixel Texture Pack
[16x] [1.21.5 – 1.21.4] Download BlockPixel Texture Pack
[16x] [1.21.3 – 1.21.2] Download BlockPixel Texture Pack
[16x] [1.21.1 – 1.21] Download BlockPixel Texture Pack
[16x] [1.20.6 – 1.20.5] Download BlockPixel Texture Pack
[16x] [1.20.2 – 1.20] Download BlockPixel Texture Pack
[16x] [1.19.X] Download BlockPixel Texture Pack
[16x] [1.18.X – 1.17.X] Download BlockPixel Texture Pack
[16x] [1.16.X] Download BlockPixel Texture Pack
[16x] [1.15.X] Download BlockPixel Texture Pack
[16x] [1.14.X] Download BlockPixel Texture Pack
[16x] [1.13.X] Download BlockPixel Texture Pack
[16x] [1.12.X] Download BlockPixel Texture Pack
[16x] [1.8.X] Download BlockPixel Texture Pack
Christmas Add-on (Java Edition):
[16x] [1.21.11+] Download BlockPixel Christmas Add-on
[16x] [1.21.4] Download BlockPixel Christmas Add-on
[16x] [1.21.1 – 1.21] Download BlockPixel Christmas Add-on
I played the pack on Java Edition and on my console and i like it
Some of them have missing textures. Such as vines, ender dragon and sculk sensor’s vibration particle! Please fix that!
I like it so much
Hey. I really like this texture pack. There’s one problem I’ve spotted however. Putting banners on shields don’t work correctly. Is there a reason for that?
It works for me but i think you’re in the wrong version for banners.
I downloaded this pack for mcpe and now I have much more fun. Thanks!
I downloaded this pack for mcpe and now I have much more fun. Thanks!