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MC-296129

The sunrise/sunset effect flickers on Intel graphics of Gen9 architecture

This behavior was introduced in 25w09a.

The bug

The sunrise and sunset effects flicker, especially when facing away from the sun.

Steps to reproduce

  1. For best visibility, create an empty Superflat world.

  2. Set the time to 0 or 12000.

  3. Look around.

Environment

Intel HD Graphics 520
• Intel Core i5-6200U Processor

Intel UHD Graphics 620
• Intel Core i5-8250U Processor
• Intel Core i5-8350U Processor
• Intel Core i7-8565U Processor
• Intel Core i3-10110U Processor
• Intel Core i5-10210U Processor

Intel UHD Graphics 630
• Intel Core i5-8600K Processor
• Intel Core i5-9400 Processor
• Intel Core i9-10885H Processor

Linked issues

Attachments

Comments 4

@Unbenannt3596 It appears that you are using an outdated graphics driver. The latest graphics driver available for your device (Intel® Core™ i5-8250U Processor) is version 31.0.101.2135, but you seem to be using version 31.0.101.2134.

Please try installing the latest graphics driver and let us know if the issue persists. The manufacturer of your device provides a download at the following page: https://www.intel.com/content/www/us/en/download/776137/intel-7th-10th-gen-processor-graphics-windows.html

This ticket is being temporarily resolved as Awaiting Response. Once the requested information has been delivered, the ticket will be reopened automatically.

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Issue is not fixed with the latest driver.

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Can confirm that this is still an issue. Reproduced in 1.21.8 on the latest intel graphics driver with Comet Lake mobile architecture 30.0.101.2135 (3/5/2025)

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Can confirm on 25w32a

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Unbenannt3596

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Confirmed

Platform

Important

Rendering

1.21.5, 1.21.6, 1.21.7, 1.21.8

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