Does Iris Work On Forge May 2026

Subject: Iris Shaders vs. Forge API Date: [Current Date] Conclusion in Brief: No, Iris does not work on Forge. Iris is designed exclusively for the Fabric mod loader and requires the Fabric API to function. 1. Introduction Iris Shaders is a popular open-source mod for Minecraft (Java Edition) that dramatically improves graphical performance and allows the use of modern shader packs (e.g., Complementary Shaders, BSL, SEUS) via the Iris rendering pipeline. A common question among players who rely on many content mods is whether Iris can be installed alongside Forge, the legacy mod loader known for supporting thousands of gameplay and tech mods.

| Feature | Iris (Fabric) | Oculus (Forge) | |--------|--------------|----------------| | Requires Fabric | ✅ Yes | ❌ No (Forge only) | | Shader support | ✅ Yes | ✅ Yes (same shaders) | | Performance | Excellent | Comparable | | Maintained by | Iris Team | SomeAssemblyDude / community | does iris work on forge