In the main menu, navigate to > Video Settings > Shader Packs . Click the Open Shader Pack Folder button.
| Preset File | Target Hardware | FPS Impact (1080p) | |-------------|-------------------------------------|--------------------| | light.ini | Integrated GPU (Intel Iris, AMD Vega) | ~5-10% loss | | balanced.ini | GTX 1660 / RX 580 | ~20-25% loss | | extreme.ini | RTX 3080 / RX 6900 XT | ~40-50% loss | | cinematic.ini | RTX 4090 + DLSS 3 | ~60-70% loss | File name- Apollo-RT-Shaders-All-Versions.zip
shared across versions:
Disclaimer: This article is based on information from community-driven content and video showcases from 2021-2025. In the main menu, navigate to > Video
To run Apollo RT, you need a mod loader that handles shaders, such as OptiFine or Iris. YouTube·JEFFERSCRAFT To run Apollo RT, you need a mod
A key reason for Apollo RT’s popularity is its . The shader does not rely on screen‑space effects or baked lighting; instead, it dynamically computes lighting in real time, making every scene – from a dark cave to a sunlit meadow – feel immersive and lifelike. Users have noted that “regardless of location, time of day, or level of light, Apollo RT Shaders always make you feel like you’re somewhere between Minecraft and reality”.