New Default+
Java resource pack listed for Minecraft 1.16–1.21. File opened and checked on 10 Oct 2026; downloads from the MC Java Mods app on Android.
⬇ Download on CurseForge
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Customize your player by renaming items to change their textures, explore a new richer world with tons of variation, and experience default-style changes and features to enhance the vanilla experience.
New Default+ occasionally gets content updates near the end of a month! Always download the latest New Default+ update for your Minecraft version for the best experience! New Default+ is usable without Fabulously Optimized, but many of the features require it.
New Default+ v1.82 the "Spears & Steeds" update has been released! See Changelog
Fabulously Optimized + Variants CIT is the recommended setup when playing in modern versions. OptiFine may be used instead when playing in very old Minecraft versions, but should not be used in modern versions.
Downloads:
Join the New Default+ Discord: New Default+ Discord 
See the New Default+ Wiki: New Default+ Wiki 
Support New Default+ by becoming a Patron: New Default+ Patreon 
Feature Screenshots:
Rename your sword to change its texture!
- Requires Fabulously Optimized only in versions before 1.21.5!
- See all anvil item names on the New Default+ Wiki: New Default+ Wiki (Anvil Swords)
- Includes swords from Minecraft: Dungeons and Minecraft: Story Mode.
- This feature is NOT available in the Bedrock (MCPE) pack!
Biome-dependent blocks and features!
- Requires Fabulously Optimized!
- This feature is NOT available in the Bedrock (MCPE) pack!
Rename your tools to change their textures!
- Requires Fabulously Optimized only in versions before 1.21.5!
- See all anvil item names on the New Default+ Wiki: New Default+ Wiki (Anvil)
- Includes tools from Minecraft: Dungeons and Minecraft: Story Mode.
- This feature is NOT available in the Bedrock (MCPE) pack!
Overworld pixel art skies:
- Requires Fabulously Optimized!
- This feature is NOT available in the Bedrock (MCPE) pack!
Rename your armor to change its texture!
- Requires Fabulously Optimized and Variants CIT!
- See all anvil item names on the New Default+ Wiki: New Default+ Wiki (Anvil Armor Sets)
- Includes armor sets from Minecraft: Dungeons and Minecraft: Story Mode.
- This feature is NOT available in the Bedrock (MCPE) pack!
Pixel art end sky and chorus end stone!
- Requires Fabulously Optimized!
- This feature is NOT available in the Bedrock (MCPE) pack!
Rename your bow and crossbow to change their textures!
- Requires Fabulously Optimized only in versions before 1.21.5!
- See all anvil item names on the New Default+ Wiki: New Default+ Wiki (Anvil)
- Includes bows and crossbows from Minecraft: Dungeons and Minecraft: Story Mode.
- This feature is NOT available in the Bedrock (MCPE) pack!
Unique potion bottles!
- Requires Fabulously Optimized only in versions before 1.21.5!
Rename your shield and elytra to change their textures!
- Requires Fabulously Optimized only in versions before 1.21.5 (shields only)! Elytras require them even version 1.21.5 and after, and with Fabulously Optimized 1.21.5 or above, Variants CIT is also required!
- See all anvil item names on the New Default+ Wiki: New Default+ Wiki (Anvil)
- Includes shields from Minecraft: Dungeons and Minecraft: Story Mode.
- This feature is NOT available in the Bedrock (MCPE) pack!
Enchantment icons & enchantment text colors!
Rename your totems, bundles, and helmets to change their textures!
- Requires Fabulously Optimized only in versions before 1.21.5 (totems/bundles only)! Helmets require them even version 1.21.5 and after.
- See all anvil item names on the New Default+ Wiki: New Default+ Wiki (Anvil)
- Includes artifacts from Minecraft: Dungeons and Minecraft: Story Mode as renames for totems and bundles.
- This feature is NOT available in the Bedrock (MCPE) pack!
Unique enchanted books!
- Requires Fabulously Optimized only in versions before 1.21.5!
- This feature is NOT available in the Bedrock (MCPE) pack!
Rename passive mobs using a name tag to change their textures!
- Requires Fabulously Optimized!
- Some spawn naturally in certain biomes, while others spawn as random variants.
- See all name tag mob names on the New Default+ Wiki: New Default+ Wiki (Name Tag)
- Includes mobs from Minecraft: Earth, Minecraft: Dungeons, and Minecraft: Story Mode.
- This feature is NOT available in the Bedrock (MCPE) pack!
Unique spawn eggs!
Rename hostile mobs using a name tag to change their textures!
- Requires Fabulously Optimized!
- Some spawn naturally in certain biomes, while others spawn as random variants.
- See all name tag mob names on the New Default+ Wiki: New Default+ Wiki (Name Tag)
- Includes mobs from Minecraft: Earth, Minecraft: Dungeons, and Minecraft: Story Mode.
- This feature is NOT available in the Bedrock (MCPE) pack!
Unique dark GUIs!
- The dark GUIs are available in the Bedrock (MCPE) pack, but the unique ones are NOT.
Rename rideable mobs using a name tag to change their textures!
- Requires Fabulously Optimized!
- Camels can become Young Dragons, and horses can become Dragon Horses.
- See all name tag mob names on the New Default+ Wiki: New Default+ Wiki (Name Tag)
- This feature is NOT available in the Bedrock (MCPE) pack!
Vibrant biome colors!
Rename your pets using a name tag to change their textures!
- Requires Fabulously Optimized!
- Allays can become Baby Dragons, wolves get lots of new variants, and cats can become various Golems.
- See all name tag mob names on the New Default+ Wiki: New Default+ Wiki (Name Tag)
- Includes mobs from Minecraft: Earth, Minecraft: Dungeons, and Minecraft: Story Mode.
- This feature is NOT available in the Bedrock (MCPE) pack!
Additional paintings!
- Requires Fabulously Optimized!
- Includes paintings from Minecraft: Dungeons and Minecraft: Story Mode.
- This feature is NOT available in the Bedrock (MCPE) pack!
Stack two of the same slab for unique block variants!
- This feature is NOT available in the Bedrock (MCPE) pack!
Unique chests in different structures!
- Requires Fabulously Optimized!
- Includes chests from Minecraft: Dungeons.
- This feature is NOT available in the Bedrock (MCPE) pack!
Unique shulker box & villager GUIs!
- Requires Fabulously Optimized!
- This feature is NOT available in the Bedrock (MCPE) pack!
Dimension loading screens!
- Requires Fabulously Optimized!
- This feature is NOT available in the Bedrock (MCPE) pack!
Animated glowing sculk!
- Requires Fabulously Optimized!
- This feature is NOT available in the Bedrock (MCPE) pack!
Glow lichen replaced with cave crystals!
- This feature is NOT available in the Bedrock (MCPE) pack!
Blood moons every eight minecraft days!
Other sources that inspired or are included in this pack:
- Minecraft Dungeons item textures and music
- Minecraft Story Mode armor textures and music
- Various "Vanilla Tweaks" packs (age 25 kelp tops [concept], directional hoppers [concept], less obtrusive rain, 3D blocks [concept])
- FaithfulTeam's "Minecraft Faithful" (font only)
- Okl1001's "Color Corkination" (concept)
- Yomny's "Better World Border"
- ForeverMaster's "FM Default" banner patterns (concept)
- sixfootblue's "Visual Fish Buckets" (concept)
- CraftMaster7's "Overworld Skybox" (inspiration)
- Gouchnox's "Unique Spawn Eggs" (backport file only)
Special thanks:
- Bonsai (https://curseforge.com/members/8onsai_/projects) for help with Allay CEM
- Zenith (https://curseforge.com/members/thezenithknight/) for help with Camel CEM
- Beane (https://www.youtube.com/c/beane) for help with backporting features
- Ахуniх (aхуniх on Discord) for help with manually converting the pack's OptiFine CIT items to Vanilla CIT
- Mariam (https://twitch.tv/edenswanderer) for help with manually converting the pack's OptiFine CIT armor/elytras to Variants CIT
COPYRIGHT POLICY:
By downloading this pack, you agree to the following terms:
- You may modify your personal copy of this texture pack to your liking
- You may not redistribute this texture pack in any shape or form
- You may not redistribute individual assets from this texture pack
- You may not claim ownership of any assets in this pack
I hope you enjoy the pack! Make sure to always check back for the new updates every month! Report any bugs & make suggestions in the comments and on the discord! -SeaOfPixels
PvP Addon/Expansion Pack Download Link:
Link to the New Default+ Wiki:
Become a Patron to see exclusive New Default+ content previews, get early access to update content, and more:
Join the New Default+ Discord for update previews/announcements:
All Rights Reserved - SeaOfPixels 2017-2026
- Edition: Minecraft Java
- File type: .zip (resource pack)
- Minecraft versions listed: 1.20.2, 1.20.3, 1.20.1
- How to install: Download the .zip resource pack — do not unzip it. → Put it in .minecraft/resourcepacks. → Enable it in Options → Resource Packs.
- Where to get it: Opens on CurseForge — not every file is mirrored on our own servers.
Install steps are the general flow for this file type — How to install Minecraft Java resource packs walks through it step by step.
- Downloads as NewDefault+v1.81[MC1.20-1.21.11].zip
- Download size: 343.2 MB
- Download link checked 28 Oct 2026 — working
These come from our own check of the pack file, not from the source page.