# PlusM1 2.0 - The End & Aquatic Update **PlusM1 2.0** is here! Building upon the vanilla-friendly foundation of 1.0, this major update introduces a complete visual overhaul for **The End dimension**, brand new **custom water optics**, underwater light rays, and expanded lighting customization. --- ### The End Dimension Overhaul - **Dedicated Dimension Pipeline:** Added a custom rendering pipeline specifically built for The End. - **Atmospheric End Glow:** Introduced custom ambient lighting with tunable pink/magenta tones (`END_PINK_LIGHT`). - **Enhanced Sky & Void:** Redesigned the End skybox, fog density, and ambient shading to make the dimension feel truly otherworldly. - **Dimension Consistency:** Dedicated shader handling for End entities, clouds, and particles. --- ### Custom Modified Water & Optics - **Water Shading Overhaul:** Re-engineered water surface transparency, absorption, and reflection color for a cleaner, modern look while preserving vanilla vibes. - **Volumetric Underwater Rays:** Added underwater light rays (caustics effect) with configurable sampling steps (`UNDERWATER_RAY_STEPS`). - **Surface Optics:** Improved refraction and wave distortion beneath the water surface. --- ### Lighting, Rays & Atmosphere - **Volumetric Sun Rays (God Rays):** Added sunlight shafts with customizable ray intensity and ray steps (`SUN_RAYS`, `SUN_RAY_STEPS`). - **Refined Bloom:** Rebalanced bloom strength to prevent blowing out bright highlights while maintaining glowing lights (`BLOOM_STRENGTH`). - **Volumetric Clouds:** Added cloud styling options and customizable sampling steps (`CLOUD_STEPS`, `CLOUD_STYLE`). - **Atmospheric Fog:** Tuned ambient fog density for seamless horizon transitions (`FOG_DENSITY`). --- ### Performance & Image Quality - **FXAA Anti-Aliasing:** Integrated FXAA support for smoother edges without heavy performance penalties. - **Shadow Tuning:** Fine-tuned shadow resolution (2048) and shadow render distance (48 blocks) for optimal balance between clarity and FPS. - **Dynamic Flicker Controls:** Option to disable light flickering for a cleaner, more stable image.

The PlusM1 is a shader pack designed for players looking for a modern graphic experience without losing the essence and visual identity of Minecraft. It combines dynamic shadows, immersive atmospheric lighting, and fluid weather effects.