Minecraft Shader Pack

Epoch by WoMspace

A vintage and Lo-Fi emulating shader.

Downloads: 201938 · Followers: 345 · updated 3 years ago · Latest: 69ki86C5

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About Epoch

Epoch is a Minecraft shader pack published on Modrinth by WoMspace. A vintage and Lo-Fi emulating shader.

On the technical side, Epoch ships for Iris Shaders, OptiFine. Runs on the player's Minecraft client. Does not need to be installed on the server.

Epoch maintains compatibility with 19 Minecraft releases, from Minecraft 1.16 up to Minecraft 1.20.2. Always download the file that matches your Minecraft version, and re-check the version dropdown after any Mojang release to avoid crash-on-launch bugs.

Content-wise, Epoch is categorized as Potato, and Vanilla Like. That means it fits neatly into a wider Minecraft shader pack category so you can pair it with other shader packs from the same tag on this site.

Popularity: Epoch has been downloaded 201.9k times on Modrinth and was updated 3 years ago. Large download counts combined with recent updates are a strong signal that WoMspace is actively maintaining Epoch.

Compatibility & requirements

Environment: Client only — Runs on the player's Minecraft client. Does not need to be installed on the server.

Loaders / platforms: Iris Shaders, OptiFine

Supported Minecraft versions (19): 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

Categories: Potato, Vanilla Like

How to install Epoch

  1. Match your Minecraft version. Confirm the file you download from Modrinth is tagged for Minecraft 1.20.2.
  2. Install Iris or OptiFine first. Then place the shader .zip into .minecraft/shaderpacks.
  3. Launch and verify. Start Minecraft (or your server) and check Epoch appears in the mods / plugins / resource packs list.

Frequently asked questions about Epoch

Which Minecraft versions does Epoch support?

Epoch lists support for 19 Minecraft versions. The most recent supported release is Minecraft 1.20.2, with older support running back to Minecraft 1.16. Always match the version of the file you download to the Minecraft version your world or server is running.

What mod loader or server platform do I need to run Epoch?

Epoch publishes files for Iris Shaders, OptiFine. Install the matching loader (for example, Fabric Loader for Fabric builds or PaperMC for Paper plugins) before dropping Epoch into your mods, plugins, or resource-pack folder.

Does Epoch need to be installed on my Minecraft server?

Epoch is a client-side shader pack. Only the player installs it — you can join vanilla or modded servers without needing them to add Epoch.

Who created Epoch?

Epoch is published on Modrinth by WoMspace. The project was first published 1299 days ago. All files are hosted and moderated by the Modrinth team, and WoMspace's Modrinth profile links to every other project they maintain.

Is Epoch still being updated?

Yes — Epoch was updated 3 years ago on Modrinth. Regular updates from WoMspace generally indicate active maintenance and quicker patches for Minecraft version bumps.

Is Epoch safe to download from Modrinth?

Yes. Modrinth moderates every file that WoMspace uploads for Epoch. Files are virus-scanned and reviewed against Modrinth's content policy before publication. Downloading Epoch directly from its Modrinth page is the recommended way to avoid malware-laced mirrors. Never install shader pack files from unknown third-party sites.

How popular is Epoch?

Epoch has been downloaded 201,938 times (201.9k) on Modrinth and has 345 followers tracking new releases. High download counts and active follower bases are strong signals of a trustworthy, well-maintained Minecraft shader pack.

What license does Epoch use?

Epoch is distributed under the MPL — weak copyleft open source license. Read the license on the Modrinth project page before redistributing, forking, or bundling Epoch into a modpack.

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Source, safety, and licensing

Epoch is indexed by MinecraftBible directly from the official Modrinth REST API. All files are hosted on Modrinth, which virus-scans and moderates every upload from WoMspace before publication. Downloading through Modrinth is the recommended safe path — never install shader pack files from unknown mirrors.

License: MPL — weak copyleft open source license (MPL-2.0).

Freshness signal: Epoch was updated 3 years ago, which is a positive sign of active maintenance.

Author profile: Visit WoMspace's Modrinth profile to see every other project they maintain.

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