Divin' Dolphins 1.4.0 — Apex & Depths

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The food chain has changed forever. This update introduces three new species, dozens of new animations, improved behaviors, custom water effects, shader support, and countless visual improvements to make Minecraft's oceans feel more alive than ever.

🎥 Watch the Official Trailer

On the home page to see every new species, behavior, animation, and visual effect in action before diving into the full changelog.

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🐋 New Additions

Orca

Three morphs now swim these waters: Standard, Leucistic, and Albino. Orcas hunt fish, squid, and even other dolphins, sometimes coordinating in pods to bring down prey together. Found in Cold and Frozen Oceans, Orcas feature a completely unique moveset including:

• Breaches
• Back Dives
• Side Dives
• Tail Slaps
• Spyhops
• Moonwalking
• Beach Rubbing

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Risso's Dolphin

Known for its scarred appearance and blunt head, the Risso's Dolphin joins the oceans. Found in Deep Cold Oceans and Deep Lukewarm Oceans.

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Southern Right Whale Dolphin

Joining its northern counterpart, the Southern Right Whale Dolphin becomes the pack's second dorsal-finless species, sharing the same striking black-and-white coloration while inhabiting colder oceans. Found in Cold and Frozen Oceans.

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New Features

Water Effects Overhaul

Every species now features custom water effects! Includes:

• Species-specific splash particles
• Entry and exit breach splashes
• Blowhole mist
• Bubble blowing
• Surface ripple rings
• Water droplets
• Ambient bubble trails while swimming

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Exercise Blushing

Multiple dolphin species can now temporarily develop a pink underside during periods of exertion, inspired by a real phenomenon observed in dolphins.

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3D Fish Carrying

Dolphins have a chance to visibly carry a 3D fish after a successful hunt or when fed by the player.

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3D Blowholes & Eye Tracking

Every Dolphin and Orca now features:

• 3D blowholes
• 3D eyes
• Eye tracking
• Blinking

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Behaviors

The oceans are more alive than ever. Dolphins can now perform:

• Spyhopping
• Logging
• Twirling
• Belly Rolls

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Animations

• Most species have new breach animations
• New flopping animation when stranded
• Dolphins and Orcas visibly open their mouths while hunting.

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Basic Shader Support (Work in Progress)

Dolphins and Orcas now respond to Vibrant Visuals lighting. Most current implementation uses shared material values. Additional shader improvements are planned for future updates.

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Sounds

Orcas feature custom sounds including:

• Hunting
• Vocalizations
• Breaching (Entry & Exit)
• Tail Slaps
• Splashes
• Swimming
• Blowhole
• Water Droplets

Dolphins now feature custom sounds including:

• Breaching (Entry & Exit)
• Blowhole
• Bubbles
• Swimming
• Water Droplets

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Changes

• Grey Dolphin renamed to Bottlenose Dolphin.
• Atlantic Dolphin renamed to Atlantic White-Sided Dolphin.
• Bottlenose Dolphins now hunt squid.
• Northern Right Whale Dolphins, Southern Right Whale Dolphins, Orcas, and Bottlenose Dolphins now have a chance to drop Ink Sacs upon death.

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Bug Fixes

• Fixed fish items remaining in the world after hunts instead of despawning correctly.
• Fixed various animation issues.
• General stability and polish improvements.

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⚠️ Spoilers — Hidden Name Tags

Turn back now if you'd rather discover these yourself.

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Happy diving. 🐬