Render distance can have a big impact on Minecraft's in-game performance. In some worlds, players may need to turn down their render distance in order to increase performance.

If you want to change simulation distance in Minecraft in Bedrock, Java, or Multiplayer to get a better gaming experience, this guide is for you.

Players in Minecraft have their visible chunks loaded in via the render distance setting, but simulation distance decides if these chunks are actively interacting with the environment.