[MCPE-111571] (Windows 10) Max render distance decreased to 16 chunks

Description:

The render distance for my Windows 10 device decreased from 28 chunks to 16 chunks after the 1.16.201 hotfix. In the 1.16.200 version, the render distance can be set anywhere from 8-28 chunks for my PC. However, in the latest hotfix, the render distance only goes from 6-16 chunks maximum.

Specs:

CPU: Intel Core i7 7500U

GPU: Intel HD Graphics 620

RAM: 8GB

Steps to reproduce(May only affect some devices)

Update Minecraft to the latest version.
Open video settings
Observe that the render distance for some devices may have gone down during the latest update.

Observed Results:

The render distance for my device decreased from 28 to 16 chunks. In the photo attached, this was the render distance during the 1.16.200 update.

Expected Results:

The render distance should not have gone down as my device was capable of handling 28 chunks at 60 FPS

Screenshots/Videos attached: Yes

Note:

This bug report is not a duplicate of MCPE-109385 as the bug I’m reporting currently seems to affect some Windows 10 devices.

Linked issues

is duplicated by 3

MCPE-111992 Render distance Resolved

MCPE-114681 maximum render distance is 20 instead of 80 Resolved

MCPE-137592 render chuck stuck in 16 Resolved

relates to 1

MCPE-109385 Xbox maximum Render Distance is reduced to 14 chunks now from 22 before Resolved

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Comments 3

kmb600 2021-01-14T02:40:16Z

Only just noticed this and it's really frustrating to see an upgrade for render distance in 1.16.200 only for it to go back to 1.16.201 even though RenderDragon was only recently added. Hope this gets fixed soon.

[Mojang] Mega_Spud (Jay) 2021-02-11T17:13:15Z

Thank you for your report!
However, this issue has been closed as Working as Intended.

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Vratislav Filler 2021-10-17T18:21:35Z

I don't agree that this is good idea to cap render distance without possibility to change it. There should be possibility to increase render distance over recommended value. Some people may prefer longer render distance above smooth run, or reduce lag by lowering the detail level. Some devices may work just fine with higher render distance than anticipated. And it's useful for particular purposes even if it causes lag. To create printscreens or to overlook the landscape, there is no need to have smoothly running game.