Panorama

The panorama (also known as the cubemap^[1]) is a slowly panning wide-angle view of a Minecraft world displayed on the main menu.

In Java Edition, this scene remained the same from Java Edition Beta 1.8 until Java Edition 1.12, after which the background was changed for each themed update.

Panoramas[]

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Prototype (Java Edition)[]

The unreleased menu screen panorama that came before the final version.

Dinnerbone has stated that the menu panorama was originally going to be an in-game render of a live world, with custom world generation with the seed 100. He also mentioned another panorama that came before the one seen in Beta 1.8, which was a plains biome near the beach.^[2]

Classical panorama[]

The original menu panorama in-game. (Coordinates: X≈61.48, Y=75, Z≈-68.73)

Java Edition (pre-Beta 1.9 Prerelease 4)	Java Edition	Bedrock Edition

This panorama was introduced to Java Edition in Beta 1.8's early development, and used for over six years before its replacement in the 1.13 prerelease stage.

This panorama used in Java and Bedrock editions are same. When this panorama first introduced in Bedrock Edition, it use the version which fixed the white line inside of it.

This panorama was taken on the seed 2151901553968352745 or 8091867987493326313 (both are considered valid seeds) at coordinates X=61.48, Y=75, Z=-68.73. These seeds works in versions from Alpha v1.2.0 to Beta 1.7.3 (except for population differences).^[3] The actual version that was used to generate this panorama must have been a development version from Beta 1.6.6 to Beta 1.7, based on the file dates. Dinnerbone noted that the panorama was taken by Notch while he was traveling, around June 1–15, 2011.^[4]^[5]

In Java Edition, this panorama is used for versions from Beta 1.8 Pre-release to 18w22c.

In Bedrock Edition, this panorama is used for versions from v0.7.3 alpha to 1.1.7.

In Education Edition, it was used from its initial release to 1.0.1.

Usage in other editions is unknown.

Better Together Update (Bedrock Edition)[]

The panorama in game from 1.2.0 to 1.4.4.

Bedrock Edition

This panorama was taken on the seed 95475027. Used for versions from beta 1.2.0.2 to 1.5.0.1.

The same seed was used for the "Winding River" preset in the seed picker.^[6]

Update Aquatic[]

Java Edition	Bedrock Edition

The panoramas used in Java and Bedrock editions are different. It's also the first time the panorama changed in Java Edition, six and a half years since the original

This panorama for Java Edition was taken on the seed 18w22a (numeric: 1458140401) at coordinates X=1553.76, Y=58.62, Z=-1162.79. This seed generates most correctly in version 18w22a.^[7]

In Java Edition, this panorama is used for versions from 1.13-pre1 to 1.13.2. Before the panorama was changed to reflect the Village & Pillage, it also used for versions from 18w43a to 18w47b.

In Bedrock Edition, this panorama is used for versions from beta 1.5.0.4 to 1.8.0.

Cats and Pandas (Bedrock Edition)[]

Bedrock Edition

This panorama was taken on an unknown seed. Used for versions from 1.8.1 to 1.11.2, also for beta 1.12.0.3 and beta 1.12.0.4.

Different from other panoramas for Bedrock Edition, this panorama isn't integrated into the game files.

Village & Pillage[]

Java Edition	Bedrock Edition

The panoramas used in Java and Bedrock editions are different.

This panorama for Java Edition was taken on the seed 2802867088795589976 at coordinates X=240.57, Y=78.12, Z=147.38. This seed generates most correctly in version 18w48a.^[7]

In Java Edition, this panorama is used for versions from 18w43a to 1.14.4. Before the panorama was changed to reflect the Buzzy Bees, it also used for versions from 19w34a to 19w40a.

This panorama for Bedrock Edition was taken on an unknown seed. Used for 1.11.3, 1.11.4 and versions from beta 1.12.0.4 to 1.13.3.

Buzzy Bees[]

Java Edition	Bedrock Edition (1.14.0.1)	Bedrock Edition

The panoramas used in Java and Bedrock editions are different.

This panorama for Java Edition was taken on the seed -4404205509303106230 at coordinates X=339.691, Y=65.546, Z=-1072.041. This seed generates most correctly in version 19w40a.^[7]

In Java Edition, this panorama is used for versions from 19w34a to 1.15.2. Before the panorama was changed to reflect the Nether Update, it also used for versions from 20w06a to 20w13b.

This panorama in Bedrock Edition beta 1.14.0.1 is totally different with Java Edition, taken on an unknown seed.

In beta 1.14.0.2, this panorama is changed to the version which similar to the panorama in Java Edition, with only difference on clouds. panorama_5.png is totally same with the file in Java Edition. Modified version is used for versions from beta 1.14.0.2 to 1.16.0.55

Bedrock Edition Beta[]

Bedrock Edition

This panorama is exclusively available on Bedrock Edition betas after beta 1.14.0.3. When resource pack is loaded, it will display instead of the normal panorama.

This panorama is a grayscale version of the 1.8.0 background with a "BETA" logo.

Nether Update[]

Java Edition / Bedrock Edition

For this version, the panorama is the same in both Java and Bedrock Edition.

This panorama was taken on the seed 6006096527635909600 at coordinates X=482.208, Y=78.515, Z=-1127.193 in the Nether. This seed generates most correctly in version 20w13a.^[7]

In Java Edition, this panorama is used for versions from 20w06a to 1.16.5. Before the panorama was changed to reflect the Caves & Cliffs: Part I, it also used for versions from 20w45a to 21w14a.

In Bedrock Edition, this panorama is used for versions from beta 1.16.0.57 to beta 1.17.0.52.

Caves & Cliffs: Part I[]

Java Edition (pre-21w18a)	Java Edition / Bedrock Edition

This panorama used in Java and Bedrock editions are same. When this panorama first introduced in Bedrock Edition, it use the version which removed torches.

This panorama was taken on an unknown seed. It was originally introduced in snapshot 21w15a. Then changed in snapshot 21w18a, in order to remove torches in it.^[8]

In Java Edition, this panorama is used for versions from 20w45a to 1.18 experimental snapshot 7. Before the panorama was changed to reflect the Caves & Cliffs: Part II, it also used for versions from 21w37a to 21w40a.

In Bedrock Edition, this panorama is used for versions from beta 1.17.0.54 to beta 1.18.0.20.

Halloween 2021[]

Bedrock Edition

This panorama is exclusively available on Bedrock Edition from October 1, 2021 to October 31, 2021. It is used for non-beta versions from 1.16.0 to 1.17.34.

Like the Cats and Pandas panorama, this panorama isn't integrated into the game files.

Caves & Cliffs: Part II[]

Java Edition / Bedrock Edition

This panorama used in Java and Bedrock editions are same.

This panorama was taken on the seed 2151901553968352745 at coordinates X=4.83 Y=130.15 Z=-7294.28. This seed generates most correctly on snapshot 21w40a.^[9] Interestingly, this seed is exactly the same seed as the one used in the original panorama that was present in the game from Beta 1.8 until the Update Aquatic. This was an easter egg put in the game by Jappa, thought to be inspired by a tweet.^[10] He later confirmed that this was indeed an homage that put emphasis on how much Minecraft had changed over the years.^[11]

In Java Edition, this panorama is used for 21w37a and versions after it.

In Bedrock Edition, this panorama is used for beta 1.18.0.21 and versions after it.

History[]

Java Edition Beta
1.8		(preview)			Replaced background in the main menu with panorama. Added `panorama<0-5>.png`.
Java Edition
1.0.0		Beta 1.9 Prerelease 4			Changed `panorama0.png`.
1.0.0		RC2			Brightened the panorama overlay.
1.6.1		13w24a			Renamed `panorama<0-5>.png` to `panorama_<0-5>.png`.
1.13		pre1			Changed panorama to reflect the Update Aquatic.
1.13		pre2			Compessed panorama textures.
1.14		November 28, 2018			Changed panorama in all released 1.14 snapshots to reflect the Village & Pillage update.
1.15		October 9, 2019			Changed panorama in all released 1.15 snapshots to reflect the Buzzy Bees update.
1.16		April 2, 2020			Changed panorama in all released 1.16 snapshots to reflect the Nether Update.
1.17		April 14, 2021			Changed panorama in all released 1.17 snapshots to reflect the Caves & Cliffs: Part I update.
1.17		May 5, 2021			Changed `panorama_0.png`, `panorama_1.png` and `panorama_5.png` to eliminate torches.
1.18		October 13, 2021			Changed panorama in all released 1.18 snapshots to reflect the Caves & Cliffs: Part II update.
Pocket Edition Alpha
v0.7.3					Replaced background with panorama. Added `panorama<0-5>.png`.
Bedrock Edition
1.2.0		beta 1.2.0.2			Changed panorama.
1.5.0		beta 1.5.0.4			Changed panorama to reflect the Update Aquatic.
1.8.0		December 20, 2018			Changed panorama to show off cats and pandas.
1.11.3					Changed panorama to reflect the Village & Pillage update.
1.14.0		beta 1.14.0.1			Changed panorama to reflect the Buzzy Bees update.
		beta 1.14.0.2			Changed panorama again to match Java Edition. Exclusively changed clouds on `panorama_<0-4>.png`. Only `panorama_5.png` identical to Java Edition.
		October 18, 2019			Added panorama for beta versions.
1.16.0		beta 1.16.0.57			Changed panorama to reflect the Nether Update.
1.17.0		beta 1.17.0.54			Changed panorama to reflect the Caves & Cliffs: Part I update.
October 1, 2021					Changed panorama in all released 1.16 and 1.17 versions to reflect 2021 Halloween season.
November 1, 2021					Reverted to the previous panorama after the Halloween season.
1.18.0		beta 1.18.0.21			Changed panorama to reflect the Caves & Cliffs: Part II update.
Education Edition
1.0.0		v0.14.2			Added panorama.
1.0.21					Changed panorama.
1.7.0					Changed panorama to reflect the Update Aquatic.
1.9.0		1.8.0			Changed panorama to show off cats and pandas.
1.12.0					Changed panorama.
1.14.31		1.14.30			Added panorama for demo.
		1.14.30			Changed panorama to reflect the Buzzy Bees update.
		release			Changed panorama.
1.14.50		1.14.40			Changed panorama. Changed format of textures from PNG to JPG.
1.17.30		1.17.30.2			Changed panorama to reflect the Caves & Cliffs: Part I update.
1.17.30		release			Slightly changed the panorama to include some Education Edition feature.
Legacy Console Edition
1.66.0016.0					Added panorama to the menu screen. At the time, it scrolled from left to right, but was changed later to loop endlessly.
0.66.0054.0					Added night version of panorama background.
0.66.0054.0					Changed panorama to the tutorial world.
TU5					Changed panoramas to reflect the new tutorial world.
TU7					Changed panoramas to reflect the new tutorial world.
TU12	CU1	1.00			Changed panoramas to reflect the new tutorial world.
TU20	CU8	1.13	Patch 1		Changed panoramas to reflect the new tutorial world.
TU31	CU19	1.22	Patch 3		Changed panoramas to reflect the new tutorial world.
TU46	CU36	1.38	Patch 15	1.0.1	Changed panoramas to reflect the new tutorial world.
TU57					Changed panorama speed. (Xbox 360 Edition only)
TU69		1.76	Patch 38		Changed panoramas to reflect the new tutorial world.