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CurseForge · Minecraft mod

Vulkan Extension Emulator (VEE)

A Minecraft Mod That Allows The Usage Of Vulkan API On Devices With Unsupported Hardware By Emulating The Missing Vulkan Extensions.

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Which Vulkan Extension Emulator (VEE) release should I use?

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Latest stable file v0.0.4-neoforge-26.2
Game version 26.2
Loader NeoForge

Vulkan Extension Emulator (VEE) v0.0.4-neoforge-26.2 targets 26.2 with NeoForge. The project page does not say whether this file belongs on the client, dedicated server, or both. All 5 required mods have matching files.

Where it goes

Is Vulkan Extension Emulator (VEE) required on the client, server, or both?

The project page does not say whether this file belongs on the client, dedicated server, or both.

Client Source doesn’t say
Dedicated server Source doesn’t say
Loader for this release NeoForge
Required install it here Optional supported, not mandatory Not supported do not install here Source doesn’t say do not assume

The source does not explicitly classify this release as client-only or server-only.

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What else does Vulkan Extension Emulator (VEE) v0.0.4-neoforge-26.2 need?

v0.0.4-neoforge-26.2. Change the file and its required mods may change too.

All 5 required mods have matching files

Install [EMF] Entity Model Features [Fabric & Forge], MoreCulling, Forgified Fabric API, [ETF] Entity Texture Features - [Fabric & Forge] and 1 more first. We found matching files for this game-version and loader setup. 2 come through another mod in the chain.

3 listed on this file 2 pulled in by those mods
MoreCulling Needed by Vulkan Extension Emulator (VEE) v0.0.4-neoforge-26.2
required
Matching file found Matched file: 1.8.2
Forgified Fabric API Needed by Vulkan Extension Emulator (VEE) v0.0.4-neoforge-26.2
required
Matching file found Matched file: [26.2] Forgified Fabric API 0.161.0+26.2+4.0.2

2 extra mods were pulled in by other dependencies. Indented rows show who needs each one. We only count dependency files that match this setup. A file for another loader does not fill the gap.

Before you install it

Add Vulkan Extension Emulator (VEE) without breaking your instance.

Built for Vulkan Extension Emulator (VEE) v0.0.4-neoforge-26.2. Pick another file and the loader, install side or required mods may change.

  1. 01

    Stick to this file

    Use v0.0.4-neoforge-26.2. It targets 26.2 with NeoForge; another release may have different loader, side or dependency requirements.

  2. 02

    Bring the mods it needs

    Install [EMF] Entity Model Features [Fabric & Forge], MoreCulling, Forgified Fabric API, [ETF] Entity Texture Features - [Fabric & Forge] and 1 more first. We found matching files for this game-version and loader setup. 2 come through another mod in the chain.

  3. 03

    Put it on the correct side

    The project page does not say whether this file belongs on the client, dedicated server, or both.

  4. 04

    Pick the file you checked

    Use the “Get this file” button beside v0.0.4-neoforge-26.2. It opens that exact file at the source.

About this project

What does Vulkan Extension Emulator (VEE) add?

**❔ Why This Mod Is Made?**

Following With The Release Of Minecraft 26.2 And It's Snapshots, Now The Game Features A Vulkan API To Choose As Graphics API. The Goal Of Adding Vulkan Is To Improve The Performance And Stability Of The Game. While Most Modern PCs And Laptops Support Vulkan, Some Older Devices Don't. Vulkan Extension Emulator (VEE) Allows Players With Unsupported Devices And Missing Vulkan Extensions To Play The Game With Vulkan API. Also Mojang Has Officially Stated That After Enough Testing, Vulkan Will Be The Main Graphics API And OpenGL Will Be Removed. This Mod Is Aimed To Make Vulkan API Useable Across A More Wider Range Of Players.

**⚙️ How Does This Mod Work?**

In The Technical Side, Nothing Much Complex. This Mod Uses Virtual Software Emulation To Emulate The Missing Extensions And Features To Run Vulkan API. It Includes:

  • VK_KHR_dynamic_rendering

  • VK_KHR_synchronization2

  • VK_KHR_push_descriptor

  • VK_EXT_vertex_attribute_divisor

  • VK_EXT_multi_draw

  • fillModeNonSolid

  • Other Vulkan Features

  • Vulkan 1.2 Emulation

Also This Mod Has A Fallback System According To Your Graphics Driver Capabilities. It Won't Emulate The Extensions Or Features That Your Driver Is Capable Of. It Will Only Emulate The Ones Missing Or Not Present. Which Means It Doesn't Stop Your GPU And Driver From Using It's Own Capabilities.

**⚠️ Caution**

  • This Mod Is Still In Experimental Stage So Bugs Might Occur.

  • This Mod Is Made To Work On As Much Devices As Possible, However It's Not Guaranteed To Work On All Device

  • Performance May Vary Depending On Device, GPU And Graphics Driver.

  • Virtual Emulation Is Not Strong As Native Support.

**👍 Recommendations**

This Mod Is Also Supported With Using Sodium With Vulkan API. So It's Recommended To Use It With Sodium For A Overall Stable Experience. More Performance Mods Can Be Added For Further Better Experience.

**🌅 Shaders Support**

VEE Fully Supports Shaders. Download Vitrail Shaders And Sodium To Use Shaders. But If You Encounter Any Graphical Issues Or Bugs, That Could Be Caused By Device GPU Weakness. Although It's Not Supposed To Happen.

**✅ Permissions**

The Mod Is Mainly Made To Help Players, So It's Open-Source And Licensed MIT.

Thank You And Enjoy!

Project description from CurseForge.

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