Minecraft Shader Pack
Simple Saturation by ultraepicultramods
Quick shader with a slider to switch between grayscale/normal/oversaturated.
Downloads: 103918 · Followers: 13 · updated 8 months ago · Latest: YB0NWSl0
About Simple Saturation
Simple Saturation is a Minecraft shader pack published on Modrinth by ultraepicultramods. Quick shader with a slider to switch between grayscale/normal/oversaturated.
On the technical side, Simple Saturation ships for Iris Shaders, OptiFine. Runs on the player's Minecraft client. Does not need to be installed on the server.
Simple Saturation maintains compatibility with 48 Minecraft releases, from Minecraft 1.12 up to Minecraft 1.21.9. 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, Simple Saturation is categorized as Atmosphere, 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: Simple Saturation has been downloaded 103.9k times on Modrinth and was updated 8 months ago. Large download counts combined with recent updates are a strong signal that ultraepicultramods is actively maintaining Simple Saturation.
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 (48): 1.21.9, 1.21.8, 1.21.7, 1.21.6, 1.21.5, 1.21.4, 1.21.3, 1.21.2, 1.21.10, 1.21.1, 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, 1.14, 1.13.2, 1.13.1, 1.13, 1.12.2, 1.12.1, 1.12
Categories: Atmosphere, Potato, Vanilla Like
How to install Simple Saturation
- Match your Minecraft version. Confirm the file you download from Modrinth is tagged for Minecraft 1.21.9.
- Install Iris or OptiFine first. Then place the shader .zip into
.minecraft/shaderpacks. - Launch and verify. Start Minecraft (or your server) and check Simple Saturation appears in the mods / plugins / resource packs list.
Frequently asked questions about Simple Saturation
Which Minecraft versions does Simple Saturation support?
Simple Saturation lists support for 48 Minecraft versions. The most recent supported release is Minecraft 1.21.9, with older support running back to Minecraft 1.12. 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 Simple Saturation?
Simple Saturation publishes files for Iris Shaders, OptiFine. Install the matching loader (for example, Fabric Loader for Fabric builds or PaperMC for Paper plugins) before dropping Simple Saturation into your mods, plugins, or resource-pack folder.
Does Simple Saturation need to be installed on my Minecraft server?
Simple Saturation is a client-side shader pack. Only the player installs it — you can join vanilla or modded servers without needing them to add Simple Saturation.
Who created Simple Saturation?
Simple Saturation is published on Modrinth by ultraepicultramods. The project was first published 434 days ago. All files are hosted and moderated by the Modrinth team, and ultraepicultramods's Modrinth profile links to every other project they maintain.
Is Simple Saturation still being updated?
Yes — Simple Saturation was updated 8 months ago on Modrinth. Regular updates from ultraepicultramods generally indicate active maintenance and quicker patches for Minecraft version bumps.
Is Simple Saturation safe to download from Modrinth?
Yes. Modrinth moderates every file that ultraepicultramods uploads for Simple Saturation. Files are virus-scanned and reviewed against Modrinth's content policy before publication. Downloading Simple Saturation 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 Simple Saturation?
Simple Saturation has been downloaded 103,918 times (103.9k) on Modrinth and has 13 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 Simple Saturation use?
Simple Saturation is distributed under the MIT — permissive open source license. Read the license on the Modrinth project page before redistributing, forking, or bundling Simple Saturation into a modpack.
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Source, safety, and licensing
Simple Saturation 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 ultraepicultramods before publication. Downloading through Modrinth is the recommended safe path — never install shader pack files from unknown mirrors.
License: MIT — permissive open source license (MIT).
Freshness signal: Simple Saturation was updated 8 months ago, which is a positive sign of active maintenance.
Author profile: Visit ultraepicultramods's Modrinth profile to see every other project they maintain.
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