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GameSpot may get a commission from retail offers. Back at E3 2017, Microsoft announced a massive update for Minecraft that would make the game's graphics look better--or at least different--across the ...

A little over two years ago, Minecraft developer Mojang announced that Minecraft would be receiving an awesome, amazing, incredible graphics update. The new Super Duper Graphics Pack (we didn't name ...

Way back in 2017, Mojang announced a Super Duper Graphics Pack for Minecraft as part of an E3 teaser. It was set to introduce new lighting, water, and shadow effects, to give the classic block-builder ...

Bad news, Minecraft fans – it looks like the upcoming Super Duper Graphics Pack has been halted in its tracks. Mojang has pulled the plug on the Minecraft project due to technical demands, which means ...

Mojang today announced they're ceasing development of the Super Duper Graphics Pack for Minecraft. At E3 2017, Mojang took to Microsoft's stage to announce an ambitious overhaul to the game's visuals.

A visual upgrade for Minecraft that was first revealed back at E3 2017 has been canceled. In a blog post today, the Minecraft Company admitted the ‘Super Duper Graphics Pack’ was “too technically ...