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Programmer Art

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This feature is exclusive to Java Edition and PlayStation 4 Edition.
 
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This page describes content that has been removed and was only present in earlier versions of Bedrock Edition.
 
Minecraft Classic Texture Pack has been removed from Marketplace since June 5, 2026.
Programmer Art /
Minecraft Classic Texture Pack

Programmer Art pack.png: Infobox image for Minecraft infobox 'Programmer Art / Minecraft Classic Texture Pack'

Pack icon.png: Infobox image for Minecraft infobox 'Programmer Art / Minecraft Classic Texture Pack'

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Minecraft Classic Texture Pack
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Key art

Programmer Art (in Java Edition) and the Minecraft Classic Texture Pack (in Bedrock and PlayStation 4 editions) are resource packs that primarily use classic Minecraft textures from before the Texture Update. The name in Java Edition refers to the fact that these textures were created by the programmers of the game, rather than a dedicated art team; the term programmer art is common for referring to such assets in video games.

The equivalent resource packs are built into Java Edition and PlayStation 4 Edition, and it was available as a free download on the Marketplace in Bedrock Edition before getting delisted on June 5, 2026.

Textures

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Blocks

Structural
Utility
Ornamental
Plants
Operator utility

Ignored textures

Despite having a separate older texture in Bedrock Edition from before the Texture Update, leather horse armor still uses its post-Texture Update texture in Java Edition. Mojang have stated that they have no intention to resolve this inconsistency.[2]

Models

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Programmer Art in Java Edition explicitly specifies some block models

Quotes

The classic Minecraft look you know and love! We recently updated the game with new and stylish textures, but if you prefer more of a retro flavor to your Minecraft, this is the pack for you! Why not try both packs and compare them yourself?

— In-game description of the Minecraft Classic Texture Pack

History

Java Edition

Java Edition
1.1418w45aAdded the Programmer Art resource pack.
1.1620w09aThe zombie pigman texture has been removed following the remodeling of the zombie pigman.
20w10aAdded the original texture of crying obsidian to Programmer Art.
1.1720w48aAdded the original textures of clocks and compasses to Programmer Art.
21w11aAdded the original textures of spruce, birch, jungle, acacia, and dark oak signs to Programmer Art.
1.1821w41aAdded the original textures of spruce, birch, jungle, acacia, and dark oak signs as items to Programmer Art.
pre5Added the original texture of melon seeds to Programmer Art.
1.19.322w45aThe vex textures have been removed following the re-modelling of the vex.
1.20.323w43aThe bat texture has been removed following the re-modelling of the bat.
1.20.524w09aAdded the original dirt background to Programmer Art.
1.21.525w05aThe cow textures have been removed following the re-modelling of the cow.
25w07aThe red mooshroom textures have been removed following the re-modelling of the mooshroom.
pre1Added the old spawn egg textures to Programmer Art.
1.21.625w15aThe cow and red mooshroom textures have been re-added, with minor adjustments to fit the new models of the respective mobs.
25w21aAdded the old texture of the clouds to Programmer Art.
1.21.925w31aAdded the original textures of white, black, brown, and blue dyes to Programmer Art.
26.1snap2The rabbit textures have been removed following the re-modelling of the rabbit.

Bedrock Edition

Bedrock Edition
April 2, 2019Added the Minecraft Classic Texture Pack to the Marketplace.
June 5, 2026The Minecraft Classic Texture Pack gets delisted.

PlayStation 4 Edition

PlayStation 4 Edition
1.90Added the Minecraft Classic Texture Pack.

Promotional images

Bedrock Edition

Screenshots

  • Blocks without programmer art enabled.
    Blocks without programmer art enabled.
  • Blocks with programmer art enabled.
    Blocks with programmer art enabled.

References

  1. ↑ "@JasperBoerstra I can confirm that the Minecraft Classic Texture Pack will be on the Marketplace on this Tuesday April 2nd @ 10am pacific time!" – @quinnrichter on X (formerly Twitter), March 28, 2019
  2. ↑ MC-151759

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