How to reload chunks in Minecraft

Melvin Mathew
Minecraft reloading chunks

Minecraft provides an immersive canvas for you to explore and create. Yet, the expansive landscapes can sometimes lead to performance issues, prompting the need to reload chunks. Let’s take a look at the intricacies of Minecraft chunks and how you can reload them.

A chunk in Minecraft is a fundamental unit, a 16×16 area that spans 384 blocks in height. The game‘s vastness is divided into tens of thousands of interconnected chunks. This division serves a crucial purpose: efficient map management and quicker game loading.

However, the sheer scale of Minecraft’s world can occasionally lead to performance hiccups, necessitating the reloading of chunks.

That being said, let’s take a look at how you can reload these chunks.

reloading chunks in minecraft

How to reload chunks in Minecraft

The best and most straightforward method involves pressing ‘F3’ and ‘A’ buttons simultaneously while in the game.

This action triggers the reloading of nearby chunks, refreshing your immediate surroundings.

For a more comprehensive approach, you can opt to restart the entire world. Exiting the world and re-entering initiates a complete reload, addressing a range of issues that may have accumulated during gameplay.

The choice of method depends on the nature of the issues encountered and the desired scope of reloading.

The ‘F3 + A’ shortcut offers a quick fix for localized problems while restarting the world provides a more thorough solution.

This is all you need to know about reloading chunks in Minecraft. Check out similar Minecraft content from Dexerto to stay at the top of your game. 

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About The Author

Melvin is a games and guide writer at Dexerto. He is an avid gamer and cinephile. When he's not breaking his controller while playing Soulsborne games, he's watching films and making small lists on Letterboxd. When he's not playing games or watching movies, he's probably breaking his shin while skateboarding.