The Default dark mode resource pack is unique. Other than in-game textures, the default dark mode overhauls Minecraft’s GUI, which texture pack authors often disregard. Despite appearances, this resource pack is not the first. Many before this have made UI improvements, but not this much. Default Dark Mode cleans up every corner of the GUI, so you won’t see any unfinished business like the game’s original look. Minecraft’s comic-book-style pixelation is one of its main draws, but its interface is outmoded. It’s grayscale, so animated backgrounds don’t make it more fascinating. The interface doesn’t effect game play, as you might expect. Over time, the presentation can become drab and dismal, which can reduce your enjoyment of the game even if you don’t know it. Another drawback is that every menu outline seems same, nearly replicated.
In the options menu or a new game, buttons, colors, etc. don’t change. At first glance, the Default Dark Mode texture pack seems insignificant. Launch menu buttons appear darker. However, after you start playing, you find you’re using the GUI every few seconds. The inventory is darker with easy-to-read fonts. The anvil, crafting table, furnace, wizarding table, etc. are totally redone. Sharpened GUI edges give it a clean, modern look. On a mining expedition in a dark cave, you may worry about seeing your inventory, but that’s not true. The default dark mode resource packs’ authors got everything right, so you won’t have to strain your eyes to recognize anything. The fact that this resource pack will not affect game performance is another major bonus. This resource pack just recolors the interface, unlike standard resource packs that change in-game blocks and texture resolution and require higher PC components. The reduction in screen blue light will also reduce eye strain, which has health benefits. Finally, installing a resource pack is the same as any other, and there are several Java Minecraft versions for all types of gamers.
The default dark mode should work with all Minecraft versions: 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 – 1.16.2 – 1.16.1 – 1.16 – 1.15.2 – 1.15.1 – 1.15 – 1.14.4 – 1.14.3 – 1.14.2 – 1.14 – 1.13.2 – 1.13.1 – 1.13 – 1.12.2 – 1.12 – 1.11.2 – 1.11 – 1.10.2 – 1.10 – 1.9.4 – 1.9 – 1.8.9 – 1.8.8 – 1.8.1 – 1.8.6 – 1.8 – 1.7.10 – 1.7.9 – 1.7.4 – 1.7 – 1.6.4 – 1.6.2
Default dark mode — Screenshots
How to install default dark mode resource set:
- Most source packages require Optifine, so be sure to download and install it. – a general recommended step for all packages, Optifine is also needed for most shaders
- Download the Default Dark Mode texture pack for Minecraft from the download section below. – if there are many different versions, just choose the one you like, is compatible with your version/edition of minecraft that you think your computer can handle in terms of performance.
- Launch the game client via the Minecraft launcher.
- Click “Options” in the main menu.
- Click on “Resource Packs…” from the options menu.
- Click “Open Resource Pack Folder”. – a folder named “resourcepacks” will appear.
- Move the .zip file you downloaded in the first step into the newly opened “resourcepacks” folder.
- Click “Done”.
- Click on “Resource Packs…” again.
- Your package should appear in the left window, just hover over it and click on the arrow pointing to the right.
QUICK TIP: Sometimes when activating a pack, the game may say that the pack is made for a newer or older version of Minecraft. This is just a warning, it doesn’t affect your game in any way and you can still activate and enjoy the pack by just clicking “Yes” when prompted.
- Click “Done” again.
- The package has now been successfully loaded and is ready to use in your world!
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Download the default dark texture mode