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Character exploring an autumn forest with NextCam
Minecraft Bedrock

NextCam

A new perspective for Minecraft Bedrock.

Play in third person. The camera adapts.

NextCam is a configurable camera system for Minecraft Bedrock that adapts perspective, distance and behavior to each player.

Keep your surroundings in view as you explore, regain precision when aiming and adapt your camera to tight spaces.

Exploring by a lake with NextCam
Exploration and combat

Explore

Keep the path and your character in view.

Aim

Return to native precision when you need it.

Adapt

Camera distance adjusts as the space changes.

Choose your framing.

Compare seven perspectives. Each changes the distance, height or control of the camera to support a different way to play.

Actual NextCam screenshot: Centered
A clear view of your surroundings

Centered

Keep your character centered, with a balanced view of the terrain and what lies ahead.

Actual NextCam screenshot: Left shoulder
Adjustable spacing

Left shoulder

Move your character to the left. Choose standard or wide spacing to find your framing.

Actual NextCam screenshot: Right shoulder
A view from the right

Right shoulder

An adjustable shoulder perspective for exploring while keeping your target in view.

Actual NextCam screenshot: Adventure
Panoramic exploration

Adventure

Raise and pull back the camera to see more of the path and landscape as you explore.

Actual NextCam screenshot: Tactical
An elevated view

Tactical

A higher perspective to read the space, targets and movement around you.

Actual NextCam screenshot: Free orbit
Free control of your view

Free orbit

Look around your character and take in the surroundings without leaving third person.

Actual NextCam screenshot: Cinematic
Frame your scene

Cinematic

Three distance and height profiles to compose your journeys and find a more expressive view.

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Minecraft Bedrock

Declared minimum version: 1.26.40. Physical testing by platform is still pending.

Per-player settings

Each player keeps their own camera, movement and reticle preferences.

Third-person forest exploration
Exploration

See more of your world.

A wider frame helps you read the terrain, follow the path and see what is happening around you.

Context while building. Precision when you need it.

Configure a temporary switch to first person for actions that need precision. Return to your previous camera when you finish.

Building in third person with NextCam
Building

Build without losing sight of your surroundings.

A wider view while placing blocks and keeping an eye on your surroundings.

Contextual camera framing while mining in a cave
Mining and decoration

Get closer to the details.

First person when you need precision in small spaces.

First person

Choose how you want to aim.

First person, third person or native Aim Assist. Choose what suits the way you play.

Assign a temporary switch to first person for tools, building, decoration, food or combat. Each player chooses which profiles to enable.

ToolsBuildingDecorationFoodCombat

Make your reticle your own.

Cross, dot or circleAdjustable size and opacity.

You decide when it appearsDynamic, always visible or hidden.

A combat scene with NextCam
Combat

A camera that follows your actions.

Contextual framing and motion settings help keep your surroundings in view. Combat behavior is still being validated before the beta is published.

The camera finds a better angle.

Explore forests, enter mines and walk alongside walls. NextCam detects changes in the available space and adjusts its framing.

When obstacles appear, it recenters or moves the camera closer and restores your framing when the space opens up.

Camera between trees and vegetation
Adaptive framing

Smart adaptation

For exploring varied environments

Third-person priority

Keep your perspective

NextCam adapted to a mount

A dynamic camera for mounts and flight.

Height and distance adjust to the mount type while keeping your chosen perspective.

  • Elytra, horses, camels and boats
  • Profiles for different mount sizes
  • Independent settings for each player
A Minecraft landscape seen with NextCam

Explore your worlds from a new perspective.

Installation and download

BEFORE DOWNLOADING

Installation and releases.

Check the installation instructions and requirements before adding the pack to your world.

Once an approved beta is published, download the .mcaddon file and import it into Minecraft Bedrock. Enable the included packs in your world. The Explorer skin will be available separately as an optional .mcpack file.