Minecraft's visuals have remained largely unchanged since the game's inception in 2009; apart from pre-release changes before 2011, Mojang has opted to refine rather than evolve.
That doesn't mean there haven't been plans to overhaul Minecraft's official visuals without relying on the third-party shaders and texture packs that many Minecraft players love, but cancelations, delays, and lack of communication have only led to disappointment and frustration in the community.
