Discover the XeKr Square Pattern Addon
XeKr’s Square Pattern is one of those texture packs that instantly transforms your Minecraft world into a crisp, geometric dream. Every block feels intentional, every surface clean and modern. But what if you could take that foundation and layer on small, brilliant tweaks that solve everyday annoyances? That is exactly what this community-driven addon does. It bundles a series of independent mini-packs, each targeting a specific visual or functional need, all while staying true to the square aesthetic. You do not have to install everything — pick the ones that fit your playstyle and watch your interface and environment become more readable, playful, and polished.
Ores Highlight
Mining in dark caves often means squinting at stone textures to spot diamonds or ancient debris. This pack draws a clean, subtle border around all ores, budding amethyst, and ancient debris blocks. The highlight respects the square pattern design, so nothing looks out of place. You will notice the difference immediately when strip mining in the Nether or exploring lush caves.
Pufferfish Sun
Originally inspired by a Bilibili creator, the Pufferfish Sun replaces the default sun with a pufferfish reimagined in the Square Pattern style. It is whimsical without breaking immersion, and watching it rise over your blocky horizon adds a dash of personality to every dawn. The texture remains animated, so the fish subtly puffs as the day progresses.
Cake Moon
Why should the sun have all the fun? The Cake Moon pack swaps the moon for a delicious layered cake, complete with frosting and a cherry on top. Even better, it includes all moon phases — from a full cake to a tiny sliver of dessert. The idea originated from a comment under the Pufferfish Sun video, proving that the community’s creativity knows no bounds.
Melon Hunger
If you have ever wished your hunger bar felt more Minecraft-native, this tweak is for you. It replaces the standard drumsticks with melon slices, and saturation icons become glistening melon slices when the Appleskin mod is installed. The original concept comes from creator 南烛Nan2uu, and the square pattern adaptation keeps everything cohesive. Your status bars suddenly feel like a refreshing snack rather than a generic UI element.
Powdered Snow Highlight
Falling into powdered snow unexpectedly is a cold, frustrating death. This addon gives powdered snow blocks a visible border, making them stand out against regular snow. No more fear in the snowy mountains — you will spot the danger before you step into it, all while maintaining the pack’s minimalist look.
Flow Indication
Water and lava flow directions are critical for building mob farms, irrigation systems, or just avoiding a fiery mistake. This pack overlays subtle directional indicators on flowing liquid blocks, inspired by the way redstone dust shows signal strength. The animation stays intact, so you get both information and motion without sacrificing aesthetics.
Inventory Profiles Next Support
For players who rely on Inventory Profiles Next for sorting and auto-refilling, the transparent GUI can clash with default button textures. This addon provides a transparent-friendly button style that blends seamlessly with the Square Pattern interface. It is a small fix that makes the mod feel like a natural part of the game rather than a clunky overlay.
Split Glass
Requested by a community member who wanted an easier way to count glass blocks in large builds, Split Glass subtly divides the glass texture into distinct segments. The result is a clearer visual grid that helps you estimate quantities at a glance, without altering the overall transparent appearance. It is a perfect example of how tiny texture changes can improve building efficiency.
Light Colors Pack
This one is a nostalgic throwback, taken from older files. It adjusts the color palette of light-emitting blocks to be slightly softer and more vibrant. Note that it is incompatible with the detail models pack, so choose based on your visual priorities. If you prefer a warmer, more saturated glow around torches and lanterns, this is a delightful addition.
How to Get the Addon
All the individual packs are available as separate downloads on CurseForge under the XeKr Square Pattern project. You can grab the ones you want from the files section, with the main releases listed under versions 3724020 and 3755374. Once downloaded, simply drop the zip files into your resourcepacks folder and activate them in the game menu. For those who enjoy a more streamlined setup, you can easily install this addon via the foxygame.net launcher — a modern Minecraft launcher that lets you browse, download, and manage texture packs and mods directly from its built-in menu, saving you the hassle of manual file handling.
Why This Addon Matters
Texture packs often go all-in on a complete visual overhaul, but the XeKr Square Pattern addon takes a modular approach. You keep the core style you love while fixing small pain points that the base pack does not address. Whether it is spotting ores faster, adding a bit of humor to the sky, or making your inventory more compatible with popular mods, each mini-pack solves a real problem. The fact that they are independent means you can mix and match without bloating your resource pack list.
The community behind these tweaks clearly understands that Minecraft is a game of details. A highlighted powdered snow block can save a hardcore world. A melon hunger bar can make survival feel fresh again. And a pufferfish sun is just plain fun. If you already use XeKr’s Square Pattern, this addon is a must-try. If you are new to the pack, the addon might be the perfect gateway — pick one or two tweaks, see how they feel, and you will likely end up exploring the rest. The square world just got a little smarter.