For AMD GPUs, the Crimson 16.2.1 Beta driver (last one for Win8.1) has a specific optimization for OpenGL 4.5 that the exclusive launcher exploits, increasing chunk loading speed by up to 40%.
During the Windows 8.1 lifecycle, Microsoft began pushing the as the primary hub for software. This led to the development of Minecraft: Windows 10 Edition minecraft launcher windows 81 exclusive
If you’re staying on Windows 8.1 to save system resources, take it a step further: For AMD GPUs, the Crimson 16
The Minecraft Launcher for Windows 8.1 Exclusive was a bridge to nowhere—a piece of software designed for an OS everyone hated, offering features nobody asked for, while removing features everyone loved. It was doomed from the start. For AMD GPUs