The success of Minecraft lies not only in the seemingly infinite world seeds and the ever-growing build opportunities, but also in the customisable textures that offer a free enhancement to the standard game aesthetic.
These texture packs can give players an entirely new visual experience, allowing experienced Minecrafters to enjoy classic gameplay with polished, pristine textures. Perhaps Minecraft’s customization element explains why the game has enjoyed such longevity, and why it continues to be one of the most popular games in the world.
Here are three visually stunning custom sky texture packs that will rejuvenate your Minecraft world.
Dramatic Sky Realism Pack
Download here: http://www.minecraftforum.net/forums/mapping-and-modding/resource-packs/2454616-dramatic-skys-a-real-hd-sky-updated-to-1-11
Courtesy of thebaum64 at http://www.minecraftforum.net/forums/mapping-and-modding/resource-packs/2454616-dramatic-skys-a-real-hd-sky-updated-to-1-11
One of the ways to enhance your gameplay experience is to use a photo-realistic texture pack. By day, your baby-blue skies will be filled with fluffy-looking clouds and a roaring sun. By night, thousands of stars will blanket the sky, while the glow of the moon illuminates the world and helps you navigate all the mobs and ravines that can bring your game to a close.
Minecraft Custom Sky – Space Edition
Download here: http://www.planetminecraft.com/texture_pack/custom-sky—space-edition-optifine-or-mcpatcher-needed/
Courtesy of JerenVids http://www.planetminecraft.com/texture_pack/custom-sky—space-edition-optifine-or-mcpatcher-needed/
For a less realistic, more science-fiction-type vibe to your Minecraft world, this texture pack will bring you closer to the rest of the galaxy than ever before. Full of pinks and purples, this pack would be perfect for sky builds.
Pixel Reality – Atmosphere pack
Download here: http://www.minecraftforum.net/forums/mapping-and-modding/resource-packs/2356529-pixel-reality-atmosphere-adds-a-realistic-sky-to
Courtesy of Wedhro at http://www.minecraftforum.net/forums/mapping-and-modding/resource-packs/2356529-pixel-reality-atmosphere-adds-a-realistic-sky-to
This atmospheric texture pack gives off a Land Before Time vibe, where the sun-scorched sky carries smokey clouds, and the crescent moon hangs low and shallow, with little light to navigate you through the darkness. This would make an excellent sky texture for a volcano world.
