Many players stick to 1.14.4 because their favorite "kitchen sink" modpacks (like Roguelike Adventures and Dungeons or All the Mods 3 Remix ) are built on this version. Using Iris allows these players to add stunning graphics to modded worlds that would otherwise look dated.
Minecraft 1.14.4, better known as the "Village & Pillage" update, remains a beloved version of the game for many players. It introduced new villager professions, pillager outposts, and a complete rework of village architecture. However, for players who love high-end visuals, 1.14.4 presented a frustrating problem. The default graphics engine, even with OptiFine, struggled with performance when running intensive shader packs. iris 1.14.4