diff --git a/doc/en/scripting/builtins/libgui.md b/doc/en/scripting/builtins/libgui.md
index cbcca4ce7..df3615539 100644
--- a/doc/en/scripting/builtins/libgui.md
+++ b/doc/en/scripting/builtins/libgui.md
@@ -40,6 +40,37 @@ gui.get_locales_info() -> table of tables {
 
 Returns information about all loaded locales (res/texts/\*).
 
+## Frames
+
+```lua
+-- A replacement for menu:reset() to close the pause menu, deactivating the main UI frame.
+gui.close_menu()
+
+-- Creates a frame.
+gui.create_frame(
+    -- Global frame id (not related to the UI 'id' property).
+    id: str,
+    -- The texture to render the frame to.
+    -- If the string is empty, the frame is rendered to the screen.
+    output_texture: str,
+    -- Frame size. For example: {640, 480}
+    size: vec2
+) -> Element, Document
+
+-- Returns the id of the active frame (not the element id).
+gui.get_active_frame() -> str
+
+-- Sets the active frame, receiving user input.
+-- An empty string specifies the null frame capturing the cursor.
+gui.set_active_frame(
+    -- ID of the frame created via gui.create_frame
+    id: str,
+    -- Function providing the cursor position in the frame.
+    -- Used for custom projection (e.g., in 3D)
+    [optional] cursorLocator
+)
+```
+
 ```lua
 gui.clear_markup(
     -- markup language ("md" - Markdown)
diff --git a/doc/ru/scripting/builtins/libgui.md b/doc/ru/scripting/builtins/libgui.md
index 50203bb46..5c564a0ad 100644
--- a/doc/ru/scripting/builtins/libgui.md
+++ b/doc/ru/scripting/builtins/libgui.md
@@ -40,6 +40,37 @@ gui.get_env(document: string) -> table
 gui.get_locales_info() -> table
 ```
 
+## Фреймы
+
+```lua
+-- Замена для menu:reset() для закрытия меню паузы, деактивирующая основной фрейм UI.
+gui.close_menu()
+
+-- Создаёт фрейм.
+gui.create_frame(
+    -- Глобальный id фрейма (не связан с UI свойством 'id').
+    id: str,
+    -- Текстура, в которую будет производиться рендер фрейма.
+    -- В случае пустой строки рендер производится на экран.
+    output_texture: str,
+    -- Размер фрейма. Например: {640, 480}
+    size: vec2
+) -> Element, Document
+
+-- Возвращает id активного фрейма (не id элемента).
+gui.get_active_frame() -> str
+
+-- Устанавливает активный фрейм, получающий пользовательский ввод.
+-- Пустая строка указывает null-фрейм, при котором захватывается курсор.
+gui.set_active_frame(
+    -- id фрейма, созданного через gui.create_frame
+    id: str,
+    -- Функция-поставщик позиции курсора во фрейме.
+    -- Используется для пользовательской проекции (например в 3D)
+    [опционально] cursorLocator
+)
+```
+
 ## Разметка
 
 ```lua
@@ -109,4 +140,4 @@ gui.template(
 ```lua
 -- Корневой UI документ.
 gui.root: Document
-```
\ No newline at end of file
+```
diff --git a/res/layouts/pages/pause.xml b/res/layouts/pages/pause.xml
index 3e4427cae..fb26968ca 100644
--- a/res/layouts/pages/pause.xml
+++ b/res/layouts/pages/pause.xml
@@ -1,5 +1,5 @@
 <panel size='400' color='0' interval='1' context='menu'>
-    <button onclick='menu:reset()'>@Continue</button>
+    <button onclick='gui.close_menu()'>@Continue</button>
     <button onclick='menu.page="content?mode=world"'>@Content</button>
     <button onclick='menu.page="settings"'>@Settings</button>
     <button onclick='app.close_world(true)'>
diff --git a/res/layouts/pages/settings.xml b/res/layouts/pages/settings.xml
index 68a71aa04..cff91d395 100644
--- a/res/layouts/pages/settings.xml
+++ b/res/layouts/pages/settings.xml
@@ -1,4 +1,4 @@
-<container size='668,418' color='#0F1E2DB2' context='menu'>
+<container size='668,444' color='#0F1E2DB2' context='menu'>
     <panel pos='6' size='250' color='0' interval='1'>
         <button id='s_aud' onclick='sections:set("audio")'>@Audio</button>
         <button id='s_dsp' onclick='sections:set("display")'>@Display</button>
diff --git a/res/layouts/pages/settings_graphics.xml.lua b/res/layouts/pages/settings_graphics.xml.lua
index b8b9d5497..806f48d0c 100644
--- a/res/layouts/pages/settings_graphics.xml.lua
+++ b/res/layouts/pages/settings_graphics.xml.lua
@@ -46,4 +46,5 @@ function on_open()
     create_checkbox("graphics.advanced-render", "Advanced render", "graphics.advanced-render.tooltip")
     create_setting("graphics.ssao", "SSAO", 1, "", "graphics.ssao.tooltip")
     create_setting("graphics.shadows-quality", "Shadows quality", 1)
+    create_setting("graphics.clouds-quality", "Clouds quality", 1)
 end
diff --git a/res/preload.json b/res/preload.json
index 0cd11b5bc..00948068e 100644
--- a/res/preload.json
+++ b/res/preload.json
@@ -8,7 +8,8 @@
         "translucent",
         "background",
         "skybox_gen",
-        "shadows"
+        "shadows",
+        "clouds"
     ],
     "post-effects": [
         "default",
@@ -48,7 +49,8 @@
         "gui/world",
         "gui/hud",
         "gui/entity",
-        "gui/half_block"
+        "gui/half_block",
+        "misc/blank"
     ],
     "fonts": [
         {
diff --git a/res/presets/weather/cloudy.json b/res/presets/weather/cloudy.json
index 645b0a287..5e11a8ac6 100644
--- a/res/presets/weather/cloudy.json
+++ b/res/presets/weather/cloudy.json
@@ -1,4 +1,7 @@
 {
-    "clouds": 0.8
+    "clouds": 1.0,
+    "clouds_tint": [0.6, 0.7, 0.8],
+    "sky_tint": [1.5, 1.5, 1.5],
+    "min_sky_light": [0.05, 0.07, 0.1]
 }
 
diff --git a/res/presets/weather/fog.json b/res/presets/weather/fog.json
index e9c3a2b34..458283969 100644
--- a/res/presets/weather/fog.json
+++ b/res/presets/weather/fog.json
@@ -2,5 +2,6 @@
     "fog_opacity": 0.98,
     "fog_dencity": 3.6,
     "fog_curve": 0.25,
-    "clouds": 0.8
+    "clouds": 0.9,
+    "min_sky_light": [0.0, 0.0, 0.0]
 }
diff --git a/res/presets/weather/rain.json b/res/presets/weather/rain.json
index 184a80f0d..90e0512e9 100644
--- a/res/presets/weather/rain.json
+++ b/res/presets/weather/rain.json
@@ -19,5 +19,8 @@
     "fog_opacity": 0.5,
     "fog_dencity": 1.7,
     "fog_curve": 0.5,
-    "clouds": 0.9
+    "clouds": 0.96,
+    "sky_tint": [2.0, 2.0, 2.0],
+    "clouds_tint": [0.6, 0.7, 0.8],
+    "min_sky_light": [0.05, 0.07, 0.1]
 }
diff --git a/res/presets/weather/snow.json b/res/presets/weather/snow.json
index da80a8560..18763aa85 100644
--- a/res/presets/weather/snow.json
+++ b/res/presets/weather/snow.json
@@ -11,5 +11,8 @@
     "fog_opacity": 0.8,
     "fog_dencity": 2.5,
     "fog_curve": 0.5,
-    "clouds": 0.5
+    "clouds": 1.0,
+    "sky_tint": [1.9, 1.9, 1.9],
+    "clouds_tint": [0.7, 0.8, 0.9],
+    "min_sky_light": [0.05, 0.07, 0.1]
 }
diff --git a/res/presets/weather/thunder.json b/res/presets/weather/thunder.json
index d2a107f93..0a6f97c96 100644
--- a/res/presets/weather/thunder.json
+++ b/res/presets/weather/thunder.json
@@ -19,5 +19,7 @@
     "fog_dencity": 2.0,
     "fog_curve": 0.5,
     "clouds": 0.7,
-    "thunder_rate": 0.1
+    "thunder_rate": 0.1,
+    "clouds_tint": [0.3, 0.4, 0.5],
+    "min_sky_light": [0.0, 0.0, 0.0]
 }
diff --git a/res/scripts/stdlib.lua b/res/scripts/stdlib.lua
index c26db1ac6..3aa149972 100644
--- a/res/scripts/stdlib.lua
+++ b/res/scripts/stdlib.lua
@@ -232,6 +232,22 @@ _GUI_ROOT = Document.new("core:root")
 _MENU = _GUI_ROOT.menu
 menu = _MENU
 gui.root = _GUI_ROOT
+gui.main_frame_id = "core:main"
+
+function gui.close_menu()
+    if menu then
+        menu:reset()
+    end
+    gui.set_active_frame("")
+end
+
+local __gui_create_frame = gui.create_frame
+function gui.create_frame(id, output, size)
+    __gui_create_frame(id, output, size)
+
+    local document = Document.new(id)
+    return document.root, document
+end
 
 do
     local status, err = pcall(function()
@@ -435,9 +451,12 @@ function __vc_on_hud_open()
         if menu.page ~= "" then
             if not menu:back() then
                 menu:reset()
+                gui.set_active_frame("")
             end
         elseif hud.is_inventory_open() then
             hud.close_inventory()
+        elseif gui.get_active_frame() then
+            gui.set_active_frame("")
         else
             hud.pause()
         end
diff --git a/res/shaders/clouds.glslf b/res/shaders/clouds.glslf
new file mode 100644
index 000000000..9b29ef110
--- /dev/null
+++ b/res/shaders/clouds.glslf
@@ -0,0 +1,31 @@
+layout (location = 0) out vec4 f_color;
+layout (location = 1) out vec4 f_position;
+layout (location = 2) out vec4 f_normal;
+layout (location = 3) out vec4 f_emission;
+
+#include <world_fragment_header>
+
+in vec4 a_torchLight;
+
+uniform sampler2D u_texture0;
+uniform vec3 u_sunDir;
+
+// flags
+uniform bool u_alphaClip;
+uniform bool u_debugLights;
+uniform bool u_debugNormals;
+uniform vec4 u_tint;
+
+void main() {
+    f_color.rgb = max(a_torchLight.rgb, a_skyLight);
+    f_color.a = 1.0;
+    f_color *= u_tint;
+
+#ifndef ADVANCED_RENDER
+    vec3 fogColor = texture(u_skybox, a_dir).rgb;
+    f_color = mix(f_color, vec4(fogColor, 1.0), a_fog);
+#endif
+    f_position = vec4(a_position, 1.0);
+    f_normal = vec4(a_normal, 1.0);
+    f_emission = vec4(vec3(a_emission), 1.0);
+}
diff --git a/res/shaders/clouds.glslv b/res/shaders/clouds.glslv
new file mode 100644
index 000000000..0b9c17774
--- /dev/null
+++ b/res/shaders/clouds.glslv
@@ -0,0 +1,49 @@
+#include <commons>
+
+layout (location = 0) in vec3 v_position;
+layout (location = 1) in vec2 v_texCoord;
+layout (location = 2) in vec4 v_light;
+layout (location = 3) in vec4 v_normal;
+
+#include <world_vertex_header>
+#include <lighting>
+#include <fog>
+#include <sky>
+
+uniform float u_dayTime;
+
+out vec4 a_torchLight;
+
+void main() {
+    a_modelpos = u_model * vec4(v_position, 1.0f);
+    a_modelpos.x += sin(u_timer * 0.05 + a_modelpos.z * 0.002) * 1.5;
+    a_modelpos.z += sin(u_timer * 0.2 + a_modelpos.x * 0.002) * 1.5;
+    a_modelpos.y += sin(u_timer * 0.1 + (a_modelpos.x + a_modelpos.z) * 0.001) * 2.0;
+
+    vec3 pos3d = a_modelpos.xyz - u_cameraPos;
+
+    a_realnormal = v_normal.xyz * 2.0 - 1.0;
+    a_normal = calc_screen_normal(a_realnormal);
+
+    a_torchLight = vec4(calc_torch_light(
+        v_light.rgb, a_realnormal, a_modelpos.xyz, u_torchlightColor, u_gamma
+    ), 1.0);
+    a_texCoord = v_texCoord;
+
+    a_dir = a_modelpos.xyz - u_cameraPos;
+    vec3 skyLightColor = pick_sky_color(u_skybox, u_dayTime, u_minSkyLight);
+    a_skyLight = skyLightColor.rgb*v_light.a;
+
+    mat4 viewmodel = u_view * u_model;
+    a_distance = length(viewmodel * vec4(pos3d, 0.0));
+
+#ifndef ADVANCED_RENDER
+    a_fog = calc_fog(length(viewmodel * vec4(pos3d * FOG_POS_SCALE, 0.0)) / 256.0);
+#endif
+
+    a_emission = v_normal.w;
+
+    vec4 viewmodelpos = u_view * a_modelpos;
+    a_position = viewmodelpos.xyz;
+    gl_Position = u_proj * viewmodelpos;
+}
diff --git a/res/shaders/entity.glslv b/res/shaders/entity.glslv
index c337ddb2d..8f534a6dc 100644
--- a/res/shaders/entity.glslv
+++ b/res/shaders/entity.glslv
@@ -13,6 +13,8 @@ layout (location = 4) in vec4 v_normal;
 
 out vec4 a_color;
 
+uniform float u_dayTime;
+
 void main() {
     a_modelpos = u_model * vec4(v_position, 1.0);
     vec3 pos3d = a_modelpos.xyz - u_cameraPos;
@@ -26,7 +28,7 @@ void main() {
     a_texCoord = v_texCoord;
 
     a_dir = a_modelpos.xyz - u_cameraPos;
-    vec3 skyLightColor = pick_sky_color(u_skybox);
+    vec3 skyLightColor = pick_sky_color(u_skybox, u_dayTime, u_minSkyLight);
     a_color.rgb = max(a_color.rgb, skyLightColor.rgb * v_light.a) * v_color;
     a_color.a = u_opacity;
 
diff --git a/res/shaders/lib/constants.glsl b/res/shaders/lib/constants.glsl
index 74f295458..a8a9a4bb3 100644
--- a/res/shaders/lib/constants.glsl
+++ b/res/shaders/lib/constants.glsl
@@ -8,9 +8,8 @@
 #define CURVATURE_FACTOR 0.002
 
 // lighting
-#define SKY_LIGHT_MUL 2.9
-#define SKY_LIGHT_TINT (vec3(1.0, 0.95, 0.9) * 2.0)
-#define MIN_SKY_LIGHT vec3(0.2, 0.25, 0.33)
+#define SKY_LIGHT_MUL 2.5
+#define SKY_LIGHT_TINT (vec3(1.0, 0.75, 0.6) * 2.0)
 
 // fog
 #define FOG_POS_SCALE vec3(1.0, 0.2, 1.0)
diff --git a/res/shaders/lib/sky.glsl b/res/shaders/lib/sky.glsl
index ce3604f5f..cfdbc3f2b 100644
--- a/res/shaders/lib/sky.glsl
+++ b/res/shaders/lib/sky.glsl
@@ -3,11 +3,12 @@
 
 #include <constants>
 
-vec3 pick_sky_color(samplerCube cubemap) {
-    vec3 skyLightColor = texture(cubemap, vec3(0.4f, 0.05f, 0.4f)).rgb;
+vec3 pick_sky_color(samplerCube cubemap, float dayTime, vec3 minSkyLight) {
+    float elevation = sin(dayTime * PI2) * 0.2;
+    vec3 skyLightColor = texture(cubemap, vec3(0.0f, elevation, -0.4f)).rgb;
     skyLightColor *= SKY_LIGHT_TINT;
     skyLightColor = min(vec3(1.0f), skyLightColor * SKY_LIGHT_MUL);
-    skyLightColor = max(MIN_SKY_LIGHT, skyLightColor);
+    skyLightColor = max(minSkyLight, skyLightColor);
     return skyLightColor;
 }
 
diff --git a/res/shaders/lib/world_uniforms.glsl b/res/shaders/lib/world_uniforms.glsl
index 20c8f529e..96dde0110 100644
--- a/res/shaders/lib/world_uniforms.glsl
+++ b/res/shaders/lib/world_uniforms.glsl
@@ -11,5 +11,6 @@ uniform float u_timer;
 uniform samplerCube u_skybox;
 uniform vec3 u_torchlightColor;
 uniform float u_torchlightDistance;
+uniform vec3 u_minSkyLight;
 
 #endif // GLSL_WORLD_UNIFORMS_
diff --git a/res/shaders/main.glslv b/res/shaders/main.glslv
index 3d7220297..08cc6469e 100644
--- a/res/shaders/main.glslv
+++ b/res/shaders/main.glslv
@@ -10,6 +10,8 @@ layout (location = 3) in vec4 v_normal;
 #include <fog>
 #include <sky>
 
+uniform float u_dayTime;
+
 out vec4 a_torchLight;
 
 void main() {
@@ -25,7 +27,7 @@ void main() {
     a_texCoord = v_texCoord;
 
     a_dir = a_modelpos.xyz - u_cameraPos;
-    vec3 skyLightColor = pick_sky_color(u_skybox);
+    vec3 skyLightColor = pick_sky_color(u_skybox, u_dayTime, u_minSkyLight);
     a_skyLight = skyLightColor.rgb*v_light.a;
 
     mat4 viewmodel = u_view * u_model;
diff --git a/res/shaders/skybox_gen.glslf b/res/shaders/skybox_gen.glslf
index 583104ebb..b6f2b7ffb 100644
--- a/res/shaders/skybox_gen.glslf
+++ b/res/shaders/skybox_gen.glslf
@@ -241,6 +241,8 @@ uniform vec3 u_xaxis;
 uniform vec3 u_yaxis;
 uniform vec3 u_zaxis;
 uniform vec3 u_lightDir;
+uniform vec3 u_tint;
+uniform vec3 u_hightlight;
 uniform int u_quality;
 uniform float u_mie;
 uniform float u_fog;
@@ -295,5 +297,5 @@ void main() {
     col = 1.0 - exp(-col);
     col = min(col, vec3(1.0));
     // Output to screen
-    f_color = vec4(col, 1.0);
+    f_color = vec4(col * u_tint + u_hightlight, 1.0);
 }
diff --git a/res/shaders/translucent.glslv b/res/shaders/translucent.glslv
index 8c429e97b..d9d8031c3 100644
--- a/res/shaders/translucent.glslv
+++ b/res/shaders/translucent.glslv
@@ -12,6 +12,8 @@ layout (location = 3) in vec4 v_normal;
 
 out vec4 a_torchLight;
 
+uniform float u_dayTime;
+
 void main() {
     a_modelpos = u_model * vec4(v_position, 1.0f);
     vec3 pos3d = a_modelpos.xyz - u_cameraPos;
@@ -25,7 +27,7 @@ void main() {
     a_texCoord = v_texCoord;
 
     a_dir = a_modelpos.xyz - u_cameraPos;
-    vec3 skyLightColor = pick_sky_color(u_skybox);
+    vec3 skyLightColor = pick_sky_color(u_skybox, u_dayTime, u_minSkyLight);
     a_skyLight = skyLightColor.rgb*v_light.a;
 
     mat4 viewmodel = u_view * u_model;
diff --git a/res/texts/ru_RU.txt b/res/texts/ru_RU.txt
index 2f0985d45..66dc40a42 100644
--- a/res/texts/ru_RU.txt
+++ b/res/texts/ru_RU.txt
@@ -112,6 +112,7 @@ settings.Windowed=Оконный
 settings.Borderless=Безрамочный
 settings.Microphone=Микрофон
 settings.microphone.None=Нет
+settings.Clouds quality=Качество облаков
 settings.Acoustic effects=Акустические эффекты
 
 # Управление
diff --git a/res/textures/misc/blank.png b/res/textures/misc/blank.png
new file mode 100644
index 000000000..d057ee32d
Binary files /dev/null and b/res/textures/misc/blank.png differ
diff --git a/src/assets/AssetsLoader.cpp b/src/assets/AssetsLoader.cpp
index 4543a054b..4d943ae95 100644
--- a/src/assets/AssetsLoader.cpp
+++ b/src/assets/AssetsLoader.cpp
@@ -375,7 +375,7 @@ std::shared_ptr<Task> AssetsLoader::startTask(runnable onDone, int maxWorkers) {
     auto pool =
         std::make_shared<util::ThreadPool<aloader_entry, assetload::postfunc>>(
             "assets-loader-pool",
-            [=]() { return std::make_shared<LoaderWorker>(this); },
+            [=]() { return std::make_unique<LoaderWorker>(this); },
             [this](const assetload::postfunc& func) { func(&assets); },
             maxWorkers
         );
diff --git a/src/coders/png.cpp b/src/coders/png.cpp
index 7c469e32f..030844352 100644
--- a/src/coders/png.cpp
+++ b/src/coders/png.cpp
@@ -251,13 +251,13 @@ std::unique_ptr<ImageData> png::load_image(const ubyte* bytes, size_t size) {
     }
     png_read_image(pngPtr, rowPointers.get());
 
-    ImageFormat format = ImageFormat::rgba8888;
+    ImageFormat format = ImageFormat::RGBA8888;
     switch (colorType) {
         case PNG_COLOR_TYPE_RGBA:
-            format = ImageFormat::rgba8888;
+            format = ImageFormat::RGBA8888;
             break;
         case PNG_COLOR_TYPE_RGB:
-            format = ImageFormat::rgb888;
+            format = ImageFormat::RGB888;
             break;
         default:
             png_destroy_read_struct(&pngPtr, &infoPtr, nullptr);
@@ -296,7 +296,7 @@ void png::write_image(const std::string& filename, const ImageData* image) {
         image->getWidth(),
         image->getHeight(),
         (const ubyte*)image->getData(),
-        image->getFormat() == ImageFormat::rgba8888
+        image->getFormat() == ImageFormat::RGBA8888
     );
 }
 
@@ -306,6 +306,6 @@ util::Buffer<ubyte> png::encode_image(const ImageData& image) {
         image.getWidth(),
         image.getHeight(),
         image.getData(),
-        format == ImageFormat::rgba8888
+        format == ImageFormat::RGBA8888
     );
 }
diff --git a/src/content/ContentControl.cpp b/src/content/ContentControl.cpp
index f9b8d7736..6daf48dc0 100644
--- a/src/content/ContentControl.cpp
+++ b/src/content/ContentControl.cpp
@@ -52,8 +52,6 @@ std::vector<std::string>& ContentControl::getBasePacks() {
 }
 
 void ContentControl::resetContent(const std::vector<std::string>& nonReset) {
-    paths.setCurrentWorldFolder("");
-
     scripting::cleanup(nonReset);
     std::vector<PathsRoot> resRoots;
     {
diff --git a/src/engine/Engine.cpp b/src/engine/Engine.cpp
index 17e9e9f80..e793224a9 100644
--- a/src/engine/Engine.cpp
+++ b/src/engine/Engine.cpp
@@ -306,6 +306,9 @@ void Engine::startPauseLoop() {
 }
 
 void Engine::renderFrame() {
+    if (input->isCursorLocked() != (gui->getActiveFrame() == nullptr)) {
+        input->toggleCursor();
+    }
     screen->draw(time.getDelta());
 
     DrawContext ctx(nullptr, *window, nullptr);
diff --git a/src/engine/ServerMainloop.cpp b/src/engine/ServerMainloop.cpp
index 41887aeed..54698194e 100644
--- a/src/engine/ServerMainloop.cpp
+++ b/src/engine/ServerMainloop.cpp
@@ -1,7 +1,6 @@
 #include "ServerMainloop.hpp"
 
 #include "Engine.hpp"
-#include "EnginePaths.hpp"
 #include "logic/scripting/scripting.hpp"
 #include "logic/LevelController.hpp"
 #include "interfaces/Process.hpp"
@@ -80,11 +79,10 @@ void ServerMainloop::run() {
 void ServerMainloop::setLevel(std::unique_ptr<Level> level) {
     if (level == nullptr) {
         controller->onWorldQuit();
-        engine.getPaths().setCurrentWorldFolder("");
         controller = nullptr;
     } else {
         controller = std::make_unique<LevelController>(
-            &engine, std::move(level), nullptr
+            engine, std::move(level), nullptr
         );
     }
 }
diff --git a/src/frontend/UiDocument.cpp b/src/frontend/UiDocument.cpp
index c1269b879..a202c0d96 100644
--- a/src/frontend/UiDocument.cpp
+++ b/src/frontend/UiDocument.cpp
@@ -10,7 +10,7 @@
 
 UiDocument::UiDocument(
     std::string id, 
-    uidocscript script, 
+    UiDocScript script, 
     const std::shared_ptr<gui::UINode>& root,
     scriptenv env
 ) : id(std::move(id)), script(script), root(root), env(std::move(env)) {
@@ -48,7 +48,7 @@ std::shared_ptr<gui::UINode> UiDocument::get(const std::string& id) const {
     return found->second.lock();
 }
 
-const uidocscript& UiDocument::getScript() const {
+const UiDocScript& UiDocument::getScript() const {
     return script;
 }
 
@@ -73,7 +73,7 @@ std::unique_ptr<UiDocument> UiDocument::read(
     gui::UiXmlReader reader(gui, scriptenv(env));
     auto view = reader.readXML(file.string(), *xmldoc->getRoot());
     view->setId("root");
-    uidocscript script {};
+    UiDocScript script {};
     auto scriptFile = io::path(file.string()+".lua");
     if (io::is_regular_file(scriptFile)) {
         scripting::load_layout_script(
diff --git a/src/frontend/UiDocument.hpp b/src/frontend/UiDocument.hpp
index 8ebf7c3e6..57077bec0 100644
--- a/src/frontend/UiDocument.hpp
+++ b/src/frontend/UiDocument.hpp
@@ -13,7 +13,7 @@ namespace gui {
     class UINode;
 }
 
-struct uidocscript {
+struct UiDocScript {
     bool onopen : 1;
     bool onprogress : 1;
     bool onclose : 1;
@@ -23,14 +23,14 @@ using UINodesMap = std::unordered_map<std::string, std::weak_ptr<gui::UINode>>;
 
 class UiDocument {
     std::string id;
-    uidocscript script;
+    UiDocScript script;
     UINodesMap map;
     std::shared_ptr<gui::UINode> root;
     scriptenv env;
 public:
     UiDocument(
         std::string id, 
-        uidocscript script, 
+        UiDocScript script, 
         const std::shared_ptr<gui::UINode> &root,
         scriptenv env
     );
@@ -42,7 +42,7 @@ public:
     const UINodesMap& getMap() const;
     std::shared_ptr<gui::UINode> getRoot() const;
     std::shared_ptr<gui::UINode> get(const std::string& id) const;
-    const uidocscript& getScript() const;
+    const UiDocScript& getScript() const;
     scriptenv getEnvironment() const;
 
     static std::unique_ptr<UiDocument> read(
diff --git a/src/frontend/debug_panel.cpp b/src/frontend/debug_panel.cpp
index a9036b7ca..780bbf00a 100644
--- a/src/frontend/debug_panel.cpp
+++ b/src/frontend/debug_panel.cpp
@@ -1,9 +1,3 @@
-#include <bitset>
-#include <memory>
-#include <sstream>
-#include <string>
-#include <utility>
-
 #include "audio/audio.hpp"
 #include "constants.hpp"
 #include "content/Content.hpp"
@@ -37,6 +31,12 @@
 #include "world/Level.hpp"
 #include "world/World.hpp"
 
+#include <bitset>
+#include <memory>
+#include <sstream>
+#include <string>
+#include <utility>
+
 using namespace gui;
 
 static std::shared_ptr<Label> create_label(GUI& gui, wstringsupplier supplier) {
diff --git a/src/frontend/hud.cpp b/src/frontend/hud.cpp
index b5eba05c1..6f3593610 100644
--- a/src/frontend/hud.cpp
+++ b/src/frontend/hud.cpp
@@ -157,7 +157,7 @@ Hud::Hud(Engine& engine, LevelFrontend& frontend, Player& player)
       frontend(frontend),
       player(player),
       debugImgWorldGen(std::make_unique<ImageData>(
-          ImageFormat::rgba8888, WORLDGEN_IMG_SIZE, WORLDGEN_IMG_SIZE
+          ImageFormat::RGBA8888, WORLDGEN_IMG_SIZE, WORLDGEN_IMG_SIZE
       )) {
     contentAccess = createContentAccess();
     contentAccess->setId("hud.content-access");
@@ -207,9 +207,6 @@ Hud::Hud(Engine& engine, LevelFrontend& frontend, Player& player)
 }
 
 Hud::~Hud() {
-    if (input.isCursorLocked()) {
-        input.toggleCursor();
-    }
     // removing all controlled ui
     for (auto& element : elements) {
         onRemove(element);
@@ -342,9 +339,6 @@ void Hud::update(bool visible) {
     if (!gui.isFocusCaught()) {
         processInput(visible);
     }
-    if ((isMenuOpen || inventoryOpen) == input.isCursorLocked()) {
-        input.toggleCursor();
-    }
 
     if (blockUI) {
         voxel* vox = chunks.get(blockPos.x, blockPos.y, blockPos.z);
@@ -395,6 +389,7 @@ void Hud::openInventory(bool playerInventory) {
         inventoryView->bind(inventory, &content);
         add(HudElement(HudElementMode::INVENTORY, inventoryDocument, inventoryView, false));
     }
+    gui.setActiveFrame(GUI::CORE_MAIN);
 }
 
 std::shared_ptr<Inventory> Hud::openInventory(
@@ -548,6 +543,7 @@ void Hud::closeInventory() {
         }
     }
     cleanup();
+    gui.setActiveFrame("");
 }
 
 void Hud::add(const HudElement& element, const dv::value& argsArray) {
@@ -710,9 +706,11 @@ void Hud::setPause(bool pause) {
     
     if (!pause && menu.hasOpenPage()) {
         menu.reset();
+        gui.setActiveFrame("");
     }
     if (pause && !menu.hasOpenPage()) {
         menu.setPage("pause");
+        gui.setActiveFrame(GUI::CORE_MAIN);
     }
 }
 
diff --git a/src/frontend/hud.hpp b/src/frontend/hud.hpp
index ad37d24ab..4e3e4f3dc 100644
--- a/src/frontend/hud.hpp
+++ b/src/frontend/hud.hpp
@@ -10,7 +10,6 @@
 #include <glm/glm.hpp>
 
 class Camera;
-class Block;
 class Assets;
 class Player;
 class Engine;
@@ -25,7 +24,6 @@ namespace gui {
     class GUI;
     class Menu;
     class UINode;
-    class Panel;
     class Container;
     class InventoryView;
     class SlotView;
diff --git a/src/frontend/screens/LevelScreen.cpp b/src/frontend/screens/LevelScreen.cpp
index 02119b9ad..acb3edf70 100644
--- a/src/frontend/screens/LevelScreen.cpp
+++ b/src/frontend/screens/LevelScreen.cpp
@@ -56,12 +56,13 @@ LevelScreen::LevelScreen(
     auto& assets = *engine.getAssets();
     auto menu = engine.getGUI().getMenu();
     menu->reset();
+    gui.setActiveFrame("");
 
     auto player = level->players->get(localPlayer);
     assert(player != nullptr);
 
     controller =
-        std::make_unique<LevelController>(&engine, std::move(levelPtr), player);
+        std::make_unique<LevelController>(engine, std::move(levelPtr), player);
     playerController = std::make_unique<PlayerController>(
         settings, *level, *player, *controller->getBlocksController()
     );
@@ -112,11 +113,10 @@ LevelScreen::~LevelScreen() {
         saveDecorations();
     }
     scripting::on_frontend_close();
-    // unblock all bindings
     input.getBindings().enableAll();
     playerController->getPlayer()->chunks->saveAndClear();
     controller->onWorldQuit();
-    engine.getPaths().setCurrentWorldFolder("");
+
 }
 
 void LevelScreen::onOpen() {
@@ -184,7 +184,7 @@ void LevelScreen::saveWorldPreview() {
              static_cast<uint>(previewSize)}
         );
 
-        renderer->renderFrame(ctx, camera, false, true, 0.0f, *postProcessing);
+        renderer->renderFrame(ctx, camera, false, *postProcessing);
         auto image = postProcessing->toImage();
         image->flipY();
         imageio::write("world:preview.png", image.get());
@@ -240,7 +240,7 @@ void LevelScreen::update(float delta) {
     
     auto menu = gui.getMenu();
     bool inputLocked =
-        menu->hasOpenPage() || hud->isInventoryOpen() || gui.isFocusCaught();
+        gui.getActiveFrame() || hud->isInventoryOpen() || gui.isFocusCaught();
     bool paused = hud->isPause();
     if (!paused) {
         world.updateTimers(delta);
@@ -271,9 +271,11 @@ void LevelScreen::draw(float delta) {
     if (!hud->isPause()) {
         scripting::on_entities_render(engine.getTime().getDelta());
     }
-    renderer->renderFrame(
-        ctx, *camera, hudVisible, hud->isPause(), delta, *postProcessing
-    );
+    renderer->update(*camera, delta * !hud->isPause());
+    renderer->renderFrame(ctx, *camera, hudVisible, *postProcessing);
+    if (!hud->isPause()) {
+        scripting::on_frontend_render();
+    }
 
     if (hudVisible) {
         hud->draw(ctx);
diff --git a/src/graphics/core/Atlas.cpp b/src/graphics/core/Atlas.cpp
index d06a20b98..092d6fedf 100644
--- a/src/graphics/core/Atlas.cpp
+++ b/src/graphics/core/Atlas.cpp
@@ -95,7 +95,7 @@ std::unique_ptr<Atlas> AtlasBuilder::build(uint extrusion, bool prepare, uint ma
         }
     }
 
-    auto canvas = std::make_unique<ImageData>(ImageFormat::rgba8888, width, height);
+    auto canvas = std::make_unique<ImageData>(ImageFormat::RGBA8888, width, height);
     std::unordered_map<std::string, UVRegion> regions;
     std::vector<rectangle> rects = packer.getResult();
     for (uint i = 0; i < entries.size(); i++) {
diff --git a/src/graphics/core/Batch2D.cpp b/src/graphics/core/Batch2D.cpp
index b39866cef..7aa856f3f 100644
--- a/src/graphics/core/Batch2D.cpp
+++ b/src/graphics/core/Batch2D.cpp
@@ -15,7 +15,7 @@ Batch2D::Batch2D(size_t capacity) : capacity(capacity), color(1.0f){
     const ubyte pixels[] = {
         0xFF, 0xFF, 0xFF, 0xFF
     };
-    ImageData image(ImageFormat::rgba8888, 1, 1, pixels);
+    ImageData image(ImageFormat::RGBA8888, 1, 1, pixels);
     blank = Texture::from(&image);
     currentTexture = nullptr;
 }
diff --git a/src/graphics/core/Batch3D.cpp b/src/graphics/core/Batch3D.cpp
index df6fdef74..ce9f176c7 100644
--- a/src/graphics/core/Batch3D.cpp
+++ b/src/graphics/core/Batch3D.cpp
@@ -20,7 +20,7 @@ Batch3D::Batch3D(size_t capacity)
     const ubyte pixels[] = {
         255, 255, 255, 255,
     };
-    ImageData image(ImageFormat::rgba8888, 1, 1, pixels);
+    ImageData image(ImageFormat::RGBA8888, 1, 1, pixels);
     blank = Texture::from(&image);
     currentTexture = nullptr;
 }
diff --git a/src/graphics/core/Framebuffer.cpp b/src/graphics/core/Framebuffer.cpp
index bb360b54e..5d6be967d 100644
--- a/src/graphics/core/Framebuffer.cpp
+++ b/src/graphics/core/Framebuffer.cpp
@@ -89,6 +89,10 @@ Texture* Framebuffer::getTexture() const {
     return texture.get();
 }
 
+std::shared_ptr<Texture> Framebuffer::getSharedTexture() const {
+    return texture;
+}
+
 uint Framebuffer::getWidth() const {
     return width;
 }
diff --git a/src/graphics/core/Framebuffer.hpp b/src/graphics/core/Framebuffer.hpp
index e48e97df4..4d21449c5 100644
--- a/src/graphics/core/Framebuffer.hpp
+++ b/src/graphics/core/Framebuffer.hpp
@@ -13,7 +13,7 @@ class Framebuffer : public Bindable {
     uint width;
     uint height;
     uint format;
-    std::unique_ptr<Texture> texture;
+    std::shared_ptr<Texture> texture;
 public:
     Framebuffer(uint fbo, uint depth, std::unique_ptr<Texture> texture);
     Framebuffer(uint width, uint height, bool alpha=false);
@@ -33,6 +33,8 @@ public:
     /// @brief Get framebuffer color attachment
     Texture* getTexture() const;
 
+    std::shared_ptr<Texture> getSharedTexture() const;
+
     /// @brief Get framebuffer width
     uint getWidth() const;
     /// @brief Get framebuffer height
diff --git a/src/graphics/core/GBuffer.cpp b/src/graphics/core/GBuffer.cpp
index d466f1e99..aba3103fc 100644
--- a/src/graphics/core/GBuffer.cpp
+++ b/src/graphics/core/GBuffer.cpp
@@ -260,7 +260,7 @@ std::unique_ptr<ImageData> GBuffer::toImage() const {
     glGetTexImage(GL_TEXTURE_2D, 0, GL_RGB, GL_UNSIGNED_BYTE, data.get());
     glBindTexture(GL_TEXTURE_2D, 0);
     return std::make_unique<ImageData>(
-        ImageFormat::rgb888, width, height, std::move(data)
+        ImageFormat::RGB888, width, height, std::move(data)
     );
 }
 
diff --git a/src/graphics/core/ImageData.cpp b/src/graphics/core/ImageData.cpp
index 8a44068dc..6875d7ab9 100644
--- a/src/graphics/core/ImageData.cpp
+++ b/src/graphics/core/ImageData.cpp
@@ -11,8 +11,8 @@ ImageData::ImageData(ImageFormat format, uint width, uint height)
     : format(format), width(width), height(height) {
     size_t pixsize;
     switch (format) {
-        case ImageFormat::rgb888: pixsize = 3; break;
-        case ImageFormat::rgba8888: pixsize = 4; break;
+        case ImageFormat::RGB888: pixsize = 3; break;
+        case ImageFormat::RGBA8888: pixsize = 4; break;
         default:
             throw std::runtime_error("format is not supported");
     }
@@ -27,8 +27,8 @@ ImageData::ImageData(ImageFormat format, uint width, uint height, const ubyte* d
     : format(format), width(width), height(height) {
     size_t pixsize;
     switch (format) {
-        case ImageFormat::rgb888: pixsize = 3; break;
-        case ImageFormat::rgba8888: pixsize = 4; break;
+        case ImageFormat::RGB888: pixsize = 3; break;
+        case ImageFormat::RGBA8888: pixsize = 4; break;
         default:
             throw std::runtime_error("format is not supported");
     }
@@ -40,9 +40,9 @@ ImageData::~ImageData() = default;
 
 void ImageData::flipX() {
     switch (format) {
-        case ImageFormat::rgb888:
-        case ImageFormat::rgba8888: {
-            uint size = (format == ImageFormat::rgba8888) ? 4 : 3;
+        case ImageFormat::RGB888:
+        case ImageFormat::RGBA8888: {
+            uint size = (format == ImageFormat::RGBA8888) ? 4 : 3;
             for (uint y = 0; y < height; y++) {
                 for (uint x = 0; x < width / 2; x++) {
                     for (uint c = 0; c < size; c++) {
@@ -62,9 +62,9 @@ void ImageData::flipX() {
 
 void ImageData::flipY() {
     switch (format) {
-        case ImageFormat::rgb888:
-        case ImageFormat::rgba8888: {
-            uint size = (format == ImageFormat::rgba8888) ? 4 : 3;
+        case ImageFormat::RGB888:
+        case ImageFormat::RGBA8888: {
+            uint size = (format == ImageFormat::RGBA8888) ? 4 : 3;
             for (uint y = 0; y < height/2; y++) {
                 for (uint x = 0; x < width; x++) {
                     for (uint c = 0; c < size; c++) {
@@ -87,8 +87,8 @@ void ImageData::blit(const ImageData& image, int x, int y) {
         blitMatchingFormat(image, x, y);
         return;
     }
-    if (format == ImageFormat::rgba8888 && 
-        image.format == ImageFormat::rgb888) {
+    if (format == ImageFormat::RGBA8888 && 
+        image.format == ImageFormat::RGB888) {
         blitRGB_on_RGBA(image, x, y);
         return;
     }
@@ -188,10 +188,10 @@ static void draw_line(ImageData& image, int x1, int y1, int x2, int y2, const gl
 
 void ImageData::drawLine(int x1, int y1, int x2, int y2, const glm::ivec4& color) {
     switch (format) {
-        case ImageFormat::rgb888:
+        case ImageFormat::RGB888:
             draw_line<3>(*this, x1, y1, x2, y2, color);
             break;
-        case ImageFormat::rgba8888:
+        case ImageFormat::RGBA8888:
             draw_line<4>(*this, x1, y1, x2, y2, color);
             break;
         default:
@@ -223,10 +223,10 @@ static void draw_rect(ImageData& image, int dstX, int dstY, int width, int heigh
 
 void ImageData::drawRect(int x, int y, int width, int height, const glm::ivec4& color) {
     switch (format) {
-        case ImageFormat::rgb888:
+        case ImageFormat::RGB888:
             draw_rect<3>(*this, x, y, width, height, color);
             break;
-        case ImageFormat::rgba8888:
+        case ImageFormat::RGBA8888:
             draw_rect<4>(*this, x, y, width, height, color);
             break;
         default:
@@ -260,8 +260,8 @@ void ImageData::blitRGB_on_RGBA(const ImageData& image, int x, int y) {
 void ImageData::blitMatchingFormat(const ImageData& image, int x, int y) {
     uint comps;
     switch (format) {
-        case ImageFormat::rgb888: comps = 3; break;
-        case ImageFormat::rgba8888: comps = 4; break;
+        case ImageFormat::RGB888: comps = 3; break;
+        case ImageFormat::RGBA8888: comps = 4; break;
         default:
             throw std::runtime_error("only unsigned byte formats supported");    
     }
@@ -295,8 +295,8 @@ void ImageData::blitMatchingFormat(const ImageData& image, int x, int y) {
 void ImageData::extrude(int x, int y, int w, int h) {
     uint comps;
     switch (format) {
-        case ImageFormat::rgb888: comps = 3; break;
-        case ImageFormat::rgba8888: comps = 4; break;
+        case ImageFormat::RGB888: comps = 3; break;
+        case ImageFormat::RGBA8888: comps = 4; break;
         default:
             throw std::runtime_error("only unsigned byte formats supported");    
     }
@@ -431,8 +431,8 @@ static void check_matching(const ImageData& a, const ImageData& b) {
 void ImageData::mulColor(const glm::ivec4& color) {    
     uint comps;
     switch (format) {
-        case ImageFormat::rgb888: comps = 3; break;
-        case ImageFormat::rgba8888: comps = 4; break;
+        case ImageFormat::RGB888: comps = 3; break;
+        case ImageFormat::RGBA8888: comps = 4; break;
         default:
             throw std::runtime_error("only unsigned byte formats supported");    
     }
@@ -453,8 +453,8 @@ void ImageData::addColor(const ImageData& other, int multiplier) {
 
     uint comps;
     switch (format) {
-        case ImageFormat::rgb888: comps = 3; break;
-        case ImageFormat::rgba8888: comps = 4; break;
+        case ImageFormat::RGB888: comps = 3; break;
+        case ImageFormat::RGBA8888: comps = 4; break;
         default:
             throw std::runtime_error("only unsigned byte formats supported");    
     }
@@ -473,8 +473,8 @@ void ImageData::addColor(const ImageData& other, int multiplier) {
 void ImageData::extend(int newWidth, int newHeight) {
     size_t comps;
     switch (format) {
-        case ImageFormat::rgb888: comps = 3; break;
-        case ImageFormat::rgba8888: comps = 4; break;
+        case ImageFormat::RGB888: comps = 3; break;
+        case ImageFormat::RGBA8888: comps = 4; break;
         default:
             throw std::runtime_error("only unsigned byte formats supported");    
     }
@@ -499,8 +499,8 @@ void ImageData::extend(int newWidth, int newHeight) {
 void ImageData::addColor(const glm::ivec4& color, int multiplier) {
     uint comps;
     switch (format) {
-        case ImageFormat::rgb888: comps = 3; break;
-        case ImageFormat::rgba8888: comps = 4; break;
+        case ImageFormat::RGB888: comps = 3; break;
+        case ImageFormat::RGBA8888: comps = 4; break;
         default:
             throw std::runtime_error("only unsigned byte formats supported");    
     }
@@ -521,8 +521,8 @@ void ImageData::mulColor(const ImageData& other) {
 
     uint comps;
     switch (format) {
-        case ImageFormat::rgb888: comps = 3; break;
-        case ImageFormat::rgba8888: comps = 4; break;
+        case ImageFormat::RGB888: comps = 3; break;
+        case ImageFormat::RGBA8888: comps = 4; break;
         default:
             throw std::runtime_error("only unsigned byte formats supported");    
     }
@@ -541,7 +541,7 @@ void ImageData::mulColor(const ImageData& other) {
 
 std::unique_ptr<ImageData> add_atlas_margins(ImageData* image, int grid_size) {
     // RGBA is only supported
-    assert(image->getFormat() == ImageFormat::rgba8888);
+    assert(image->getFormat() == ImageFormat::RGBA8888);
     assert(image->getWidth() == image->getHeight());
 
     int srcwidth = image->getWidth();
diff --git a/src/graphics/core/ImageData.hpp b/src/graphics/core/ImageData.hpp
index 94987886e..8f4a81c60 100644
--- a/src/graphics/core/ImageData.hpp
+++ b/src/graphics/core/ImageData.hpp
@@ -6,8 +6,8 @@
 #include <memory>
 
 enum class ImageFormat {
-    rgb888,
-    rgba8888
+    RGB888,
+    RGBA8888
 };
 
 class ImageData {
@@ -57,7 +57,7 @@ public:
     }
 
     size_t getDataSize() const {
-        size_t channels = 3 + (format == ImageFormat::rgba8888);
+        size_t channels = 3 + (format == ImageFormat::RGBA8888);
         return width * height * channels;
     }
 };
diff --git a/src/graphics/core/PaletteAtlasBuilder.cpp b/src/graphics/core/PaletteAtlasBuilder.cpp
new file mode 100644
index 000000000..b87a3cb35
--- /dev/null
+++ b/src/graphics/core/PaletteAtlasBuilder.cpp
@@ -0,0 +1,26 @@
+#include "PaletteAtlasBuilder.hpp"
+
+#include "../core/Atlas.hpp"
+#include "../core/ImageData.hpp"
+
+PaletteAtlasBuilder::PaletteAtlasBuilder() = default;
+
+void PaletteAtlasBuilder::put(const std::string& name, const glm::vec4& color) {
+    entries[name] = { glm::clamp(color, glm::vec4(0.0f), glm::vec4(1.0f)) };
+}
+
+std::unique_ptr<Atlas> PaletteAtlasBuilder::build() const {
+    AtlasBuilder builder;
+    for (const auto& [name, entry] : entries) {
+        ubyte data[4] {
+            static_cast<ubyte>(entry.color.r * 255),
+            static_cast<ubyte>(entry.color.g * 255),
+            static_cast<ubyte>(entry.color.b * 255),
+            static_cast<ubyte>(entry.color.a * 255),
+        };
+        builder.add(name, std::make_unique<ImageData>(
+            ImageFormat::RGBA8888, 1, 1, data
+        ));
+    }
+    return builder.build(1, true);
+}
diff --git a/src/graphics/core/PaletteAtlasBuilder.hpp b/src/graphics/core/PaletteAtlasBuilder.hpp
new file mode 100644
index 000000000..348625c50
--- /dev/null
+++ b/src/graphics/core/PaletteAtlasBuilder.hpp
@@ -0,0 +1,23 @@
+#pragma once
+
+#include <memory>
+#include <map>
+#include <string>
+#include <glm/vec4.hpp>
+
+class Atlas;
+
+class PaletteAtlasBuilder {
+public:
+    struct Entry {
+        glm::vec4 color;
+    };
+
+    PaletteAtlasBuilder();
+
+    void put(const std::string& name, const glm::vec4& color);
+
+    std::unique_ptr<Atlas> build() const;
+private:
+    std::map<std::string, Entry> entries;
+};
diff --git a/src/graphics/core/Shadows.cpp b/src/graphics/core/Shadows.cpp
index 010ad06f6..c9ecc108d 100644
--- a/src/graphics/core/Shadows.cpp
+++ b/src/graphics/core/Shadows.cpp
@@ -96,41 +96,56 @@ void Shadows::setQuality(int quality) {
 }
 
 void Shadows::setup(Shader& shader, const Weather& weather) {
-    if (shadows) {
-        const auto& worldInfo = level.getWorld()->getInfo();
-        float cloudsIntensity = glm::max(worldInfo.fog, weather.clouds());
-        float shadowsOpacity = 1.0f - cloudsIntensity;
-        shadowsOpacity *= glm::sqrt(glm::abs(
-            glm::mod((worldInfo.daytime + 0.5f) * 2.0f, 1.0f) * 2.0f - 1.0f
-        ));
-        shader.uniform1i("u_screen", 0);
-        shader.uniformMatrix("u_shadowsMatrix[0]", shadowCamera.getProjView());
-        shader.uniformMatrix("u_shadowsMatrix[1]", wideShadowCamera.getProjView());
-        shader.uniform3f("u_sunDir", shadowCamera.front);
-        shader.uniform1i("u_shadowsRes", shadowMap->getResolution());
-        shader.uniform1f("u_shadowsOpacity", shadowsOpacity); // TODO: make it configurable
-        shader.uniform1f("u_shadowsSoftness", 1.0f + cloudsIntensity * 4); // TODO: make it configurable
-
-        glActiveTexture(GL_TEXTURE0 + TARGET_SHADOWS0);
-        shader.uniform1i("u_shadows[0]", TARGET_SHADOWS0);
-        glBindTexture(GL_TEXTURE_2D, shadowMap->getDepthMap());
-
-        glActiveTexture(GL_TEXTURE0 + TARGET_SHADOWS1);
-        shader.uniform1i("u_shadows[1]", TARGET_SHADOWS1);
-        glBindTexture(GL_TEXTURE_2D, wideShadowMap->getDepthMap());
-
-        glActiveTexture(TEXTURE_MAIN);
+    if (!shadows) {
+        return;
     }
+    const auto& worldInfo = level.getWorld()->getInfo();
+    float cloudsIntensity = glm::max(worldInfo.fog, weather.clouds());
+    float shadowsOpacity = 1.0f - cloudsIntensity;
+    shadowsOpacity *= glm::sqrt(glm::abs(
+        glm::mod((worldInfo.daytime + 0.5f) * 2.0f, 1.0f) * 2.0f - 1.0f
+    ));
+    shader.uniform1i("u_screen", 0);
+    shader.uniformMatrix("u_shadowsMatrix[0]", shadowCamera.getProjView());
+    shader.uniformMatrix("u_shadowsMatrix[1]", wideShadowCamera.getProjView());
+    shader.uniform3f("u_sunDir", shadowCamera.front);
+    shader.uniform1i("u_shadowsRes", shadowMap->getResolution());
+    shader.uniform1f("u_shadowsOpacity", shadowsOpacity); // TODO: make it configurable
+    shader.uniform1f("u_shadowsSoftness", 1.0f + cloudsIntensity * 4); // TODO: make it configurable
+
+    glActiveTexture(GL_TEXTURE0 + TARGET_SHADOWS0);
+    shader.uniform1i("u_shadows[0]", TARGET_SHADOWS0);
+    glBindTexture(GL_TEXTURE_2D, shadowMap->getDepthMap());
+
+    glActiveTexture(GL_TEXTURE0 + TARGET_SHADOWS1);
+    shader.uniform1i("u_shadows[1]", TARGET_SHADOWS1);
+    glBindTexture(GL_TEXTURE_2D, wideShadowMap->getDepthMap());
+
+    glActiveTexture(TEXTURE_MAIN);
 }
 
-void Shadows::refresh(const Camera& camera, const DrawContext& pctx, std::function<void(Camera&)> renderShadowPass) {
+void Shadows::refresh(
+    const Camera& camera,
+    const DrawContext& pctx,
+    const std::function<void(Camera&)>& renderShadowPass
+) {
     static int frameid = 0;
-    if (shadows) {
-        if (frameid % 2 == 0) {
-            generateShadowsMap(camera, pctx, *shadowMap, shadowCamera, 1.0f, renderShadowPass);
-        } else {
-            generateShadowsMap(camera, pctx, *wideShadowMap, wideShadowCamera, 3.0f, renderShadowPass);
-        }
+    if (!shadows) {
+        return;
+    }
+    if (frameid % 2 == 0) {
+        generateShadowsMap(
+            camera, pctx, *shadowMap, shadowCamera, 1.0f, renderShadowPass
+        );
+    } else {
+        generateShadowsMap(
+            camera,
+            pctx,
+            *wideShadowMap,
+            wideShadowCamera,
+            3.0f,
+            renderShadowPass
+        );
     }
     frameid++;
 }
@@ -141,7 +156,7 @@ void Shadows::generateShadowsMap(
     ShadowMap& shadowMap,
     Camera& shadowCamera,
     float scale,
-    std::function<void(Camera&)> renderShadowPass
+    const std::function<void(Camera&)>& renderShadowPass
 ) {
     auto world = level.getWorld();
     const auto& worldInfo = world->getInfo();
@@ -162,10 +177,7 @@ void Shadows::generateShadowsMap(
     shadowCamera.setAspectRatio(1.0f);
 
     float t = worldInfo.daytime - 0.25f;
-    if (t < 0.0f) {
-        t += 1.0f;
-    }
-    t = fmod(t, 0.5f);
+    t = glm::mod(t < 0.0f ? t + 1.0f : t, 0.5f);
 
     float sunCycleStep = 1.0f / 500.0f;
     float sunAngle = glm::radians(
@@ -192,15 +204,13 @@ void Shadows::generateShadowsMap(
 
     shadowCamera.setProjection(glm::ortho(min.x, max.x, min.y, max.y, 0.1f, 1000.0f));
 
-    {
-        auto sctx = pctx.sub();
-        sctx.setDepthTest(true);
-        sctx.setCullFace(true);
-        sctx.setViewport({resolution, resolution});
-        shadowMap.bind();
-        if (renderShadowPass) {
-            renderShadowPass(shadowCamera);
-        }
-        shadowMap.unbind();
+    auto sctx = pctx.sub();
+    sctx.setDepthTest(true);
+    sctx.setCullFace(true);
+    sctx.setViewport({resolution, resolution});
+    shadowMap.bind();
+    if (renderShadowPass) {
+        renderShadowPass(shadowCamera);
     }
+    shadowMap.unbind();
 }
diff --git a/src/graphics/core/Shadows.hpp b/src/graphics/core/Shadows.hpp
index 6f21a2d74..e387b6e88 100644
--- a/src/graphics/core/Shadows.hpp
+++ b/src/graphics/core/Shadows.hpp
@@ -14,7 +14,7 @@ class DrawContext;
 struct EngineSettings;
 class ShadowMap;
 
-class Shadows {
+class Shadows final {
 public:
     Shadows(const Level& level);
     ~Shadows();
@@ -24,7 +24,7 @@ public:
     void refresh(
         const Camera& camera,
         const DrawContext& pctx,
-        std::function<void(Camera&)> renderShadowPass
+        const std::function<void(Camera&)>& renderShadowPass
     );
 private:
     const Level& level;
@@ -41,6 +41,6 @@ private:
         ShadowMap& shadowMap,
         Camera& shadowCamera,
         float scale,
-        std::function<void(Camera&)> renderShadowPass
+        const std::function<void(Camera&)>& renderShadowPass
     );
 };
diff --git a/src/graphics/core/Texture.cpp b/src/graphics/core/Texture.cpp
index dcd29e372..d60bd2779 100644
--- a/src/graphics/core/Texture.cpp
+++ b/src/graphics/core/Texture.cpp
@@ -68,7 +68,7 @@ std::unique_ptr<ImageData> Texture::readData() {
     glGetTexImage(GL_TEXTURE_2D, 0, GL_RGBA, GL_UNSIGNED_BYTE, data.get());
     glBindTexture(GL_TEXTURE_2D, 0);
     return std::make_unique<ImageData>(
-        ImageFormat::rgba8888, width, height, std::move(data)
+        ImageFormat::RGBA8888, width, height, std::move(data)
     );
 }
 
diff --git a/src/graphics/core/gl_util.hpp b/src/graphics/core/gl_util.hpp
index da2abfb5a..a21c8d8e9 100644
--- a/src/graphics/core/gl_util.hpp
+++ b/src/graphics/core/gl_util.hpp
@@ -9,8 +9,8 @@
 namespace gl {
     inline GLenum to_glenum(ImageFormat imageFormat) {
         switch (imageFormat) {
-            case ImageFormat::rgb888: return GL_RGB;
-            case ImageFormat::rgba8888: return GL_RGBA;
+            case ImageFormat::RGB888: return GL_RGB;
+            case ImageFormat::RGBA8888: return GL_RGBA;
             default: 
                 return 0;
         }
diff --git a/src/graphics/render/BlocksRenderer.cpp b/src/graphics/render/BlocksRenderer.cpp
index b96890edb..377811329 100644
--- a/src/graphics/render/BlocksRenderer.cpp
+++ b/src/graphics/render/BlocksRenderer.cpp
@@ -42,21 +42,22 @@ void BlocksRenderer::vertex(
     const glm::vec3& normal,
     float emission
 ) {
-    vertexBuffer[vertexCount].position = coord;
 
-    vertexBuffer[vertexCount].uv = {u,v};
-
-    vertexBuffer[vertexCount].normal[0] = static_cast<uint8_t>(normal.r * 127 + 128);
-    vertexBuffer[vertexCount].normal[1] = static_cast<uint8_t>(normal.g * 127 + 128);
-    vertexBuffer[vertexCount].normal[2] = static_cast<uint8_t>(normal.b * 127 + 128);
-    vertexBuffer[vertexCount].normal[3] = static_cast<uint8_t>(emission * 255);
-
-    vertexBuffer[vertexCount].color[0] = static_cast<uint8_t>(light.r * 255);
-    vertexBuffer[vertexCount].color[1] = static_cast<uint8_t>(light.g * 255);
-    vertexBuffer[vertexCount].color[2] = static_cast<uint8_t>(light.b * 255);
-    vertexBuffer[vertexCount].color[3] = static_cast<uint8_t>(light.a * 255);
-
-    vertexCount++;
+    vertexBuffer[vertexCount++] = {
+        coord,
+        {u, v},
+        {
+            static_cast<uint8_t>(light.r * 255),
+            static_cast<uint8_t>(light.g * 255),
+            static_cast<uint8_t>(light.b * 255),
+            static_cast<uint8_t>(light.a * 255),
+        }, {
+            static_cast<uint8_t>(normal.x * 127 + 128),
+            static_cast<uint8_t>(normal.y * 127 + 128),
+            static_cast<uint8_t>(normal.z * 127 + 128),
+            static_cast<uint8_t>(emission * 255)
+        }
+    };
 }
 
 void BlocksRenderer::index(uint32_t a, uint32_t b, uint32_t c, uint32_t d, uint32_t e, uint32_t f) {
@@ -440,28 +441,11 @@ void BlocksRenderer::blockCube(
     }
 }
 
-bool BlocksRenderer::isOpenForLight(int x, int y, int z) const {
-    blockid_t id = voxelsBuffer->pickBlockId(chunk->x * CHUNK_W + x,
-                                             y,
-                                             chunk->z * CHUNK_D + z);
-    if (id == BLOCK_VOID) {
-        return false;
-    }
-    const Block& block = *blockDefsCache[id];
-    if (block.lightPassing) {
-        return true;
-    }
-    return !id;
-}
-
 glm::vec4 BlocksRenderer::pickLight(int x, int y, int z) const {
-    if (isOpenForLight(x, y, z)) {
-        light_t light = voxelsBuffer->pickLight(chunk->x * CHUNK_W + x, y,
-                                                chunk->z * CHUNK_D + z);
-        return Lightmap::extractNormalized(light);
-    } else {
-        return glm::vec4(0.0f);
-    }
+    light_t light = voxelsBuffer->pickLight(
+        chunk->x * CHUNK_W + x, y, chunk->z * CHUNK_D + z
+    );
+    return light ? Lightmap::extractNormalized(light) : glm::vec4(0.0f);
 }
 
 glm::vec4 BlocksRenderer::pickLight(const glm::ivec3& coord) const {
@@ -700,7 +684,9 @@ SortingMeshData BlocksRenderer::renderTranslucent(
     return sortingMesh;
 }
 
-void BlocksRenderer::build(const Chunk* chunk, const VoxelsVolume& volume) {
+void BlocksRenderer::build(
+    const Chunk* chunk, const VoxelsRenderVolume& volume
+) {
     this->chunk = chunk;
     this->voxelsBuffer = &volume;
     if (voxelsBuffer->pickBlockId(
@@ -713,16 +699,17 @@ void BlocksRenderer::build(const Chunk* chunk, const VoxelsVolume& volume) {
 
     int totalBegin = chunk->bottom * (CHUNK_W * CHUNK_D);
     int totalEnd = chunk->top * (CHUNK_W * CHUNK_D);
-
+    bool hasTranslucent = false;
     int beginEnds[256][2] {};
     for (int i = totalBegin; i < totalEnd; i++) {
         const voxel& vox = voxels[i];
         blockid_t id = vox.id;
         const auto& def = *blockDefsCache[id];
         const auto& variant = def.getVariantByBits(vox.state.userbits);
+        hasTranslucent = def.translucent || hasTranslucent;
 
         if (beginEnds[variant.drawGroup][0] == 0) {
-            beginEnds[variant.drawGroup][0] = i+1;
+            beginEnds[variant.drawGroup][0] = i + 1;
         }
         beginEnds[variant.drawGroup][1] = i;
     }
@@ -735,7 +722,11 @@ void BlocksRenderer::build(const Chunk* chunk, const VoxelsVolume& volume) {
     denseRender = false;
     densePass = false;
 
-    sortingMesh = renderTranslucent(voxels, beginEnds);
+    if (hasTranslucent) {
+        sortingMesh = renderTranslucent(voxels, beginEnds);
+    } else {
+        sortingMesh = {};
+    }
 
     overflow = false;
     vertexCount = 0;
@@ -781,7 +772,7 @@ ChunkMeshData BlocksRenderer::createMesh() {
 }
 
 ChunkMesh BlocksRenderer::render(
-    const Chunk* chunk, const VoxelsVolume& volume
+    const Chunk* chunk, const VoxelsRenderVolume& volume
 ) {
     build(chunk, volume);
     
@@ -795,7 +786,7 @@ ChunkMesh BlocksRenderer::render(
             IndexBufferData {indexBuffer.get(), indexCount},
             IndexBufferData {denseIndexBuffer.get(), denseIndexCount},
         }
-    ), std::move(sortingMesh)};
+    ), std::move(sortingMesh), nullptr};
 }
 
 size_t BlocksRenderer::getMemoryConsumption() const {
diff --git a/src/graphics/render/BlocksRenderer.hpp b/src/graphics/render/BlocksRenderer.hpp
index 2006baab3..8af7fab7a 100644
--- a/src/graphics/render/BlocksRenderer.hpp
+++ b/src/graphics/render/BlocksRenderer.hpp
@@ -1,10 +1,7 @@
 #pragma once
 
-#include <memory>
-#include <glm/glm.hpp>
-#include "voxels/voxel.hpp"
 #include "typedefs.hpp"
-
+#include "voxels/voxel.hpp"
 #include "voxels/Block.hpp"
 #include "voxels/Chunk.hpp"
 #include "voxels/VoxelsVolume.hpp"
@@ -12,16 +9,39 @@
 #include "commons.hpp"
 #include "settings.hpp"
 
+#include <memory>
+#include <glm/glm.hpp>
+
 template<typename VertexStructure> class Mesh;
 class Content;
 class Block;
 class Chunk;
 class Chunks;
-class VoxelsVolume;
 class ContentGfxCache;
 struct UVRegion;
 
-class BlocksRenderer {
+class BlocksRenderer final {
+public:
+    BlocksRenderer(
+        size_t capacity,
+        const Content& content,
+        const ContentGfxCache& cache,
+        const EngineSettings& settings
+    );
+    ~BlocksRenderer();
+
+    void build(const Chunk* chunk, const VoxelsRenderVolume& volume);
+    ChunkMesh render(
+        const Chunk* chunk, const VoxelsRenderVolume& volume
+    );
+    ChunkMeshData createMesh();
+
+    size_t getMemoryConsumption() const;
+
+    bool isCancelled() const {
+        return cancelled;
+    }
+private:
     static const glm::vec3 SUN_VECTOR;
     const Content& content;
     std::unique_ptr<ChunkVertex[]> vertexBuffer;
@@ -37,7 +57,7 @@ class BlocksRenderer {
     bool densePass = false;
     bool denseRender = false;
     const Chunk* chunk = nullptr;
-    const VoxelsVolume* voxelsBuffer = nullptr;
+    const VoxelsRenderVolume* voxelsBuffer = nullptr;
 
     const Block* const* blockDefsCache;
     const ContentGfxCache& cache;
@@ -122,11 +142,9 @@ class BlocksRenderer {
         bool ao
     );
 
-    bool isOpenForLight(int x, int y, int z) const;
-
     // Does block allow to see other blocks sides (is it transparent)
     inline bool isOpen(const glm::ivec3& pos, const Block& def, const Variant& variant) const {
-        auto vox = voxelsBuffer->pickBlock(
+        const auto& vox = voxelsBuffer->pickBlock(
             chunk->x * CHUNK_W + pos.x, pos.y, chunk->z * CHUNK_D + pos.z
         );
         if (vox.id == BLOCK_VOID) {
@@ -160,24 +178,4 @@ class BlocksRenderer {
 
     void render(const voxel* voxels, const int beginEnds[256][2]);
     SortingMeshData renderTranslucent(const voxel* voxels, int beginEnds[256][2]);
-public:
-    BlocksRenderer(
-        size_t capacity,
-        const Content& content,
-        const ContentGfxCache& cache,
-        const EngineSettings& settings
-    );
-    virtual ~BlocksRenderer();
-
-    void build(const Chunk* chunk, const VoxelsVolume& volume);
-    ChunkMesh render(
-        const Chunk* chunk, const VoxelsVolume& volume
-    );
-    ChunkMeshData createMesh();
-
-    size_t getMemoryConsumption() const;
-
-    bool isCancelled() const {
-        return cancelled;
-    }
 };
diff --git a/src/graphics/render/ChunksRenderer.cpp b/src/graphics/render/ChunksRenderer.cpp
index 78bf6f2e7..b7ffa3715 100644
--- a/src/graphics/render/ChunksRenderer.cpp
+++ b/src/graphics/render/ChunksRenderer.cpp
@@ -19,6 +19,8 @@ static debug::Logger logger("chunks-render");
 
 size_t ChunksRenderer::visibleChunks = 0;
 
+static constexpr inline size_t MAX_CHUNKS_ENQUEUED_IN_FRAME = 4;
+
 class RendererWorker : public util::Worker<RendererJob, RendererResult> {
     BlocksRenderer renderer;
 public:
@@ -51,11 +53,10 @@ public:
     }
 };
 
-static util::ObjectsPool<VoxelsVolume> voxelsVolumesPool {};
-static inline const int VOXELS_BUFFER_PADDING = 2;
+static util::ObjectsPool<VoxelsRenderVolume> voxelsVolumesPool {};
 
 ChunksRenderer::ChunksRenderer(
-    const Level* level,
+    const Level& level,
     const Chunks& chunks,
     const Assets& assets,
     const Frustum& frustum,
@@ -69,25 +70,27 @@ ChunksRenderer::ChunksRenderer(
       threadPool(
           "chunks-render-pool",
           [&]() {
-              return std::make_shared<RendererWorker>(
-                  *level, cache, settings
+              return std::make_unique<RendererWorker>(
+                  level, cache, settings
               );
           },
-          [&](RendererResult& result) {
-              if (!result.cancelled) {
-                  auto meshData = std::move(result.meshData);
-                  meshes[result.key] = ChunkMesh {
-                      std::make_unique<Mesh<ChunkVertex>>(meshData.mesh),
-                      std::move(meshData.sortingMesh)};
-              }
-              inwork.erase(result.key);
+          [&](RendererResult&& result) {
+                if (!result.cancelled) {
+                    auto meshData = std::move(result.meshData);
+                    auto chunk = std::make_unique<Mesh<ChunkVertex>>(meshData.mesh);
+                    meshes[result.key] = ChunkMesh {
+                        std::move(chunk),
+                        std::move(meshData.sortingMesh),
+                        nullptr};
+                }
+                inwork.erase(result.key);
           },
           settings.graphics.chunkMaxRenderers.get()
       ) {
     threadPool.setStopOnFail(false);
     renderer = std::make_unique<BlocksRenderer>(
         settings.graphics.chunkMaxVertices.get(), 
-        level->content, cache, settings
+        level.content, cache, settings
     );
     logger.info() << "created " << threadPool.getWorkersCount() << " workers";
     logger.info() << "memory consumption is "
@@ -103,14 +106,10 @@ ChunksRenderer::ChunksRenderer(
 
 ChunksRenderer::~ChunksRenderer() = default;
 
-std::shared_ptr<VoxelsVolume> ChunksRenderer::prepareVoxelsVolume(
+std::shared_ptr<VoxelsRenderVolume> ChunksRenderer::prepareVoxelsVolume(
     const Chunk& chunk
 ) {
-    auto voxelsBuffer = voxelsVolumesPool.create(
-        CHUNK_W + VOXELS_BUFFER_PADDING * 2,
-        CHUNK_H,
-        CHUNK_D + VOXELS_BUFFER_PADDING * 2
-    );
+    auto voxelsBuffer = voxelsVolumesPool.create();
     voxelsBuffer->setPosition(
         chunk.x * CHUNK_W - VOXELS_BUFFER_PADDING, 0,
         chunk.z * CHUNK_D - VOXELS_BUFFER_PADDING
@@ -122,28 +121,27 @@ std::shared_ptr<VoxelsVolume> ChunksRenderer::prepareVoxelsVolume(
 }
 
 const Mesh<ChunkVertex>* ChunksRenderer::render(
-    const std::shared_ptr<Chunk>& chunk, bool important
+    const std::shared_ptr<Chunk>& chunk, bool important, bool lowPriority
 ) {
     glm::ivec2 key(chunk->x, chunk->z);
     chunk->flags.modified = false;
     if (important) {
+        ChunkMesh mesh {};
         auto voxelsBuffer = prepareVoxelsVolume(*chunk);
-
-        auto mesh = renderer->render(chunk.get(), *voxelsBuffer);
-        meshes[key] =
-            ChunkMesh {std::move(mesh.mesh), std::move(mesh.sortingMeshData)};
+        mesh = renderer->render(chunk.get(), *voxelsBuffer);
+        meshes[key] = std::move(mesh);
         return meshes[key].mesh.get();
     }
-    if (inwork.find(key) != inwork.end()) {
+    if (inwork.find(key) != inwork.end() ||
+        ((inwork.size() >= threadPool.getWorkersCount() ||
+          enqueuedInFrame >= MAX_CHUNKS_ENQUEUED_IN_FRAME) &&
+         lowPriority)) {
         return nullptr;
     }
+    enqueuedInFrame++;
     auto voxelsBuffer = prepareVoxelsVolume(*chunk);
-    inwork[key] = true;
-    chunks.getVoxels(
-        *voxelsBuffer, settings.graphics.backlight.get(), chunk->top + 1
-    );
-
     threadPool.enqueueJob({chunk, std::move(voxelsBuffer)});
+    inwork[key] = true;
     return nullptr;
 }
 
@@ -161,20 +159,21 @@ void ChunksRenderer::clear() {
 }
 
 const Mesh<ChunkVertex>* ChunksRenderer::getOrRender(
-    const std::shared_ptr<Chunk>& chunk, bool important
+    const std::shared_ptr<Chunk>& chunk, bool important, bool lowPriority
 ) {
     auto found = meshes.find(glm::ivec2(chunk->x, chunk->z));
     if (found == meshes.end()) {
-        return render(chunk, important);
+        return render(chunk, important, lowPriority);
     }
     if (chunk->flags.modified && chunk->flags.lighted) {
-        render(chunk, important);
+        render(chunk, important, lowPriority);
     }
     return found->second.mesh.get();
 }
 
 void ChunksRenderer::update() {
-    threadPool.update();
+    threadPool.pullResults();
+    enqueuedInFrame = 0;
 }
 
 const Mesh<ChunkVertex>* ChunksRenderer::retrieveChunk(
@@ -200,7 +199,11 @@ const Mesh<ChunkVertex>* ChunksRenderer::retrieveChunk(
             (chunk->z + 0.5f) * CHUNK_D
         )
     );
-    auto mesh = getOrRender(chunk, distance < CHUNK_W * 1.5f);
+    auto mesh = getOrRender(
+        chunk,
+        distance < CHUNK_W * 1.5f * 10.0f,
+        distance > CHUNK_W * settings.chunks.loadDistance.get() * 0.5
+    );
     if (mesh == nullptr) {
         return nullptr;
     }
@@ -238,7 +241,7 @@ void ChunksRenderer::drawShadowsPass(
             continue;
         }
         glm::ivec2 pos {chunk->x, chunk->z};
-        const auto& found = meshes.find({chunk->x, chunk->z});
+        const auto& found = meshes.find(pos);
         if (found == meshes.end()) {
             continue;
         }
@@ -247,11 +250,11 @@ void ChunksRenderer::drawShadowsPass(
             pos.x * CHUNK_W + 0.5f, 0.5f, pos.y * CHUNK_D + 0.5f
         );
 
-        glm::vec3 min(chunk->x * CHUNK_W, chunk->bottom, chunk->z * CHUNK_D);
+        glm::vec3 min(pos.x * CHUNK_W, chunk->bottom, pos.y * CHUNK_D);
         glm::vec3 max(
-            chunk->x * CHUNK_W + CHUNK_W,
+            pos.x * CHUNK_W + CHUNK_W,
             chunk->top,
-            chunk->z * CHUNK_D + CHUNK_D
+            pos.y * CHUNK_D + CHUNK_D
         );
 
         if (!frustum.isBoxVisible(min, max)) {
@@ -305,17 +308,17 @@ void ChunksRenderer::drawChunks(
     for (int i = indices.size()-1; i >= 0; i--) {
         auto& chunk = chunks.getChunks()[indices[i].index];
         auto mesh = retrieveChunk(indices[i].index, camera, culling);
-
-        if (mesh) {
-            glm::vec3 coord(
-                chunk->x * CHUNK_W + 0.5f, 0.5f, chunk->z * CHUNK_D + 0.5f
-            );
-            glm::mat4 model = glm::translate(glm::mat4(1.0f), coord);
-            shader.uniformMatrix("u_model", model);
-            mesh->draw(GL_TRIANGLES, glm::distance2(camera.position * glm::vec3(1, 0, 1), 
-                (coord + glm::vec3(CHUNK_W * 0.5f, 0.0f, CHUNK_D * 0.5f))) < denseDistance2);
-            visibleChunks++;
+        if (mesh == nullptr) {
+            continue;
         }
+        glm::vec3 coord(
+            chunk->x * CHUNK_W + 0.5f, 0.5f, chunk->z * CHUNK_D + 0.5f
+        );
+        glm::mat4 model = glm::translate(glm::mat4(1.0f), coord);
+        shader.uniformMatrix("u_model", model);
+        mesh->draw(GL_TRIANGLES, glm::distance2(camera.position * glm::vec3(1, 0, 1), 
+            (coord + glm::vec3(CHUNK_W * 0.5f, 0.0f, CHUNK_D * 0.5f))) < denseDistance2);
+        visibleChunks++;
     }
 }
 
diff --git a/src/graphics/render/ChunksRenderer.hpp b/src/graphics/render/ChunksRenderer.hpp
index 9794a8405..4fc88ff69 100644
--- a/src/graphics/render/ChunksRenderer.hpp
+++ b/src/graphics/render/ChunksRenderer.hpp
@@ -21,7 +21,6 @@ class Chunks;
 class Frustum;
 class BlocksRenderer;
 class ContentGfxCache;
-class VoxelsVolume;
 struct EngineSettings;
 
 struct ChunksSortEntry {
@@ -41,7 +40,7 @@ struct RendererResult {
 
 struct RendererJob {
     std::shared_ptr<Chunk> chunk;
-    std::shared_ptr<VoxelsVolume> volume;
+    std::shared_ptr<VoxelsRenderVolume> volume;
 };
 
 class ChunksRenderer {
@@ -58,10 +57,12 @@ class ChunksRenderer {
     const Mesh<ChunkVertex>* retrieveChunk(
         size_t index, const Camera& camera, bool culling
     );
-    std::shared_ptr<VoxelsVolume> prepareVoxelsVolume(const Chunk& chunk);
+    std::shared_ptr<VoxelsRenderVolume> prepareVoxelsVolume(const Chunk& chunk);
+
+    size_t enqueuedInFrame = 0;
 public:
     ChunksRenderer(
-        const Level* level,
+        const Level& level,
         const Chunks& chunks,
         const Assets& assets,
         const Frustum& frustum,
@@ -71,13 +72,13 @@ public:
     virtual ~ChunksRenderer();
 
     const Mesh<ChunkVertex>* render(
-        const std::shared_ptr<Chunk>& chunk, bool important
+        const std::shared_ptr<Chunk>& chunk, bool important, bool lowPriority
     );
     void unload(const Chunk* chunk);
     void clear();
 
     const Mesh<ChunkVertex>* getOrRender(
-        const std::shared_ptr<Chunk>& chunk, bool important
+        const std::shared_ptr<Chunk>& chunk, bool important, bool lowPriority
     );
 
     void drawShadowsPass(
diff --git a/src/graphics/render/CloudsRenderer.cpp b/src/graphics/render/CloudsRenderer.cpp
new file mode 100755
index 000000000..e2047eb63
--- /dev/null
+++ b/src/graphics/render/CloudsRenderer.cpp
@@ -0,0 +1,337 @@
+#define GLM_ENABLE_EXPERIMENTAL
+#include "CloudsRenderer.hpp"
+
+#include "assets/Assets.hpp"
+#include "coders/imageio.hpp"
+#include "debug/Logger.hpp"
+#include "graphics/core/ImageData.hpp"
+#include "graphics/core/Mesh.hpp"
+#include "graphics/core/Shader.hpp"
+#include "graphics/core/Texture.hpp"
+#include "io/io.hpp"
+#include "lighting/Lightmap.hpp"
+#include "maths/FastNoiseLite.h"
+#include "maths/FrustumCulling.hpp"
+#include "maths/voxmaths.hpp"
+#include "window/Camera.hpp"
+#include "world/Weather.hpp"
+
+#include <glm/ext.hpp>
+#include <glm/gtx/norm.hpp>
+#include <glm/gtc/matrix_transform.hpp>
+
+static debug::Logger logger("clouds-render");
+
+static inline constexpr int MAP_SIZE = 512;
+static inline constexpr float CLOUD_VOXEL_SCALE = 8.0f;
+static inline constexpr float CLOUDS_SPEED = 4.0f;
+
+class CloudsMap {
+public:
+    glm::ivec3 size;
+    const bool* voxels;
+
+    CloudsMap() = default;
+
+    CloudsMap(const glm::ivec3& size, const bool* voxels)
+        : size(size), voxels(voxels) {
+    }
+
+    bool isOpen(int x, int y, int z) const {
+        if (x >= 0 && x < size.x && y >= 0 && y < size.y && z >= 0 && z < size.z) {
+            return !voxels[vox_index(x, y, z, size.x, size.z)];
+        }
+        return true;
+    }
+};
+
+
+class VolumeRenderer final {
+public:
+    VolumeRenderer(size_t capacity)
+        : vertices(std::make_unique<ChunkVertex[]>(capacity)),
+          indexBuffer(std::make_unique<uint32_t[]>(capacity * 6)),
+          capacity(capacity) {
+    }
+
+    ~VolumeRenderer() = default;
+
+    void build(CloudsMap volumeMap) {
+        this->map = std::move(volumeMap);
+        overflow = false;
+        offset = 0;
+        indexOffset = 0;
+        indexCount = 0;
+
+        int end = map.size.x * map.size.y * map.size.z;
+        for (int i = 0; i < end; i++) {
+            int x = i % map.size.x;
+            int y = i / (map.size.z * map.size.x);
+            int z = (i / map.size.x) % map.size.z;
+            const auto& vox = map.voxels[i];
+            if (!vox) {
+                continue;
+            }
+            cube({x, y, z});
+            if (overflow) {
+                return;
+            }
+        }
+    }
+
+    MeshData<ChunkVertex> createMesh() const {
+        return MeshData(
+            util::Buffer(vertices.get(), offset),
+            std::vector<util::Buffer<uint32_t>> {
+                util::Buffer(indexBuffer.get(), indexCount),
+            },
+            util::Buffer(
+                ChunkVertex::ATTRIBUTES,
+                sizeof(ChunkVertex::ATTRIBUTES) / sizeof(VertexAttribute)
+            )
+        );
+    }
+
+private:
+    std::unique_ptr<ChunkVertex[]> vertices;
+    std::unique_ptr<uint32_t[]> indexBuffer;
+    size_t capacity;
+    uint32_t indexOffset = 0;
+    uint32_t indexCount = 0;
+    uint32_t offset = 0;
+    bool overflow = false;
+    CloudsMap map {};
+
+    void vertex(
+        const glm::vec3& coord,
+        const glm::vec3& normal
+    ) {
+        auto& vert = vertices[offset++];
+        vert.position = coord;
+        vert.uv = {};
+        vert.normal = {
+            static_cast<uint8_t>(normal.r * 127 + 128),
+            static_cast<uint8_t>(normal.g * 127 + 128),
+            static_cast<uint8_t>(normal.b * 127 + 128),
+            255
+        };
+        vert.color = {
+            0, 0, 0, static_cast<uint8_t>((coord.y / 8.0f * 0.25f + 0.75f) * 255)
+        };
+    }
+
+    void face(
+        const glm::vec3& coord,
+        const glm::vec3& X,
+        const glm::vec3& Y,
+        const glm::vec3& Z
+    ) {
+        if (!isOpen(coord + Z)) {
+            return;
+        }
+        if (offset + 4 >= capacity) {
+            overflow = true;
+            return;
+        }
+
+        float s = 0.5f;
+        vertex(coord + (-X - Y + Z) * s, Z);
+        vertex(coord + ( X - Y + Z) * s, Z);
+        vertex(coord + ( X + Y + Z) * s, Z);
+        vertex(coord + (-X + Y + Z) * s, Z);
+
+        const uint32_t indices[] {0, 1, 2, 0, 2, 3};
+        for (size_t i = 0; i < 6; i++) {
+            indexBuffer[indexCount++] = indexOffset + indices[i];
+        }
+        indexOffset += 4;
+    }
+
+    bool isOpen(const glm::ivec3& pos) const {
+        return pos.y < 0 || pos.y >= map.size.y ||
+               map.isOpen(pos.x, pos.y, pos.z);
+    }
+
+    void cube(const glm::ivec3& coord) {
+        const glm::ivec3 X(1, 0, 0);
+        const glm::ivec3 Y(0, 1, 0);
+        const glm::ivec3 Z(0, 0, 1);
+
+        face(coord, X, Y, Z);
+        face(coord, -X, Y, -Z);
+        face(coord, X, -Z, Y);
+        face(coord, X, Z, -Y);
+        face(coord, -Z, Y, X);
+        face(coord, Z, Y, -X);
+    }
+};
+
+static void generate_heightmap(
+    float* heightmap, fnl_state& state, int w, int dd, int layerid
+) {
+    float pi2 = glm::two_pi<float>();
+
+    for (int lz = 0; lz < dd; lz++) {
+        for (int lx = 0; lx < w; lx++) {
+            float x = glm::sin(lx / static_cast<float>(w) * pi2) * w / pi2;
+            float y = -glm::cos(lx / static_cast<float>(w) * pi2) * w / pi2;
+            float z = lz;
+            float s = 1.5f;
+            auto n = fnlGetNoise3D(&state, x * s * 0.7, y * s, z * s * 0.7);
+            n += fnlGetNoise3D(&state, x * s + fnlGetNoise2D(&state, x * s * 4 + 2, z * s * 4) * 2.0f, y * s, z * 3.0f) * 0.5f;
+            n += fnlGetNoise3D(&state, x * s * 2, y * s * 2, z * s * 2) * 0.25f;
+            n += fnlGetNoise3D(&state, x * s * 4, y * s * 4, z * s * 4) * 0.125f * 2;
+            n += fnlGetNoise3D(&state, x * s * 8, y * s * 8, z * s * 8) * 0.125f * 0.5f * 2;
+            n += fnlGetNoise3D(&state, x * s * 16, y * s * 16, z * s * 16) * 0.125f * 0.25f * 3;
+            n = glm::max(0.0f, n);
+            n += -0.1f - layerid * 0.3f;
+
+            heightmap[lz * w + lx] = n;
+        }
+    }
+}
+
+static void sample_voxels(
+    bool* voxels,
+    const float* heightmap,
+    int height,
+    int segmentSize,
+    int segmentX,
+    int segmentZ
+) {
+    for (int y = 0; y < height; y++) {
+        for (int z = 0; z < segmentSize; z++) {
+            for (int x = 0; x < segmentSize; x++) {
+                int gx = (segmentX * segmentSize) + x;
+                int gz = (segmentZ * segmentSize) + z;
+
+                float n = heightmap[gz * MAP_SIZE + gx];
+                if (gz < MAP_SIZE / 2) {
+                    float t = gz / static_cast<float>(MAP_SIZE / 2);
+                    n = n * t +
+                        heightmap[(MAP_SIZE + gz) * MAP_SIZE + gx] * (1.0f - t);
+                }
+                bool solid = y <= n * height && y >= (0.5f - n * 0.5f) * height;
+                voxels[vox_index(x, y, z, segmentSize, segmentSize)] = solid;
+            }
+        }
+    }
+}
+
+CloudsRenderer::CloudsRenderer() {
+    VolumeRenderer volumeRenderer(1024 * 512);
+
+    const int diameter = 4;
+    const int segmentSize = MAP_SIZE / diameter;
+
+    const int w = MAP_SIZE;
+    const int h = 8;
+    const int d = MAP_SIZE;
+    const int dd = d * 1.5;
+    auto heightmap = std::make_unique<float[]>(w * dd);
+
+    for (int layerid = 0; layerid < 2; layerid++) {
+        auto& layer = layers[layerid];
+        layer.diameter = diameter;
+        layer.segmentSize = segmentSize;
+
+        fnl_state state = fnlCreateState();
+        state.seed = 5265 + layerid * 3521;
+
+        generate_heightmap(heightmap.get(), state, w, dd, layerid);
+
+        bool voxels[segmentSize * h * segmentSize];
+        for (int sz = 0; sz < diameter; sz++) {
+            for (int sx = 0; sx < diameter; sx++) {
+                sample_voxels(voxels, heightmap.get(), h, segmentSize, sx, sz);
+                
+                CloudsMap map({segmentSize, h, segmentSize}, voxels);
+
+                volumeRenderer.build(map);
+                layer.meshes.push_back(std::make_unique<Mesh<ChunkVertex>>(
+                    volumeRenderer.createMesh()
+                ));
+            }
+        }
+    }
+}
+
+CloudsRenderer::~CloudsRenderer() = default;
+
+void CloudsRenderer::draw(
+    Layer& layer,
+    Frustum& frustum,
+    Shader& shader,
+    const Camera& camera,
+    float timer,
+    int layerId
+) {
+    float scale = CLOUD_VOXEL_SCALE;
+    int totalDiameter = layer.segmentSize * scale;
+
+    int gcellX = floordiv(camera.position.x, totalDiameter);
+    int gcellZ = floordiv(camera.position.z, totalDiameter);
+
+    float speed = CLOUDS_SPEED;
+    float speedX = glm::sin(layerId * 0.3f + 0.4f) * speed / (layerId + 1);
+    float speedZ = -glm::cos(layerId * 0.3f + 0.4f) * speed / (layerId + 1);
+
+    int radius = 4;
+
+    for (int x = -radius; x <= radius; x++) {
+        for (int z = -radius; z <= radius; z++) {
+            int lcellX = gcellX - floordiv(glm::floor(timer * speedX), totalDiameter);
+            int lcellZ = gcellZ - floordiv(glm::floor(timer * speedZ), totalDiameter);
+            glm::vec3 position(
+                -128 * scale + (x + gcellX) * layer.segmentSize * scale +
+                    glm::mod(timer * speedX, static_cast<float>(totalDiameter)),
+                250 + layerId * 200,
+                -128 * scale + (z + gcellZ) * layer.segmentSize * scale +
+                    glm::mod(timer * speedZ, static_cast<float>(totalDiameter))
+            );
+            if (glm::distance2(
+                    glm::vec2(
+                        position.x + totalDiameter * 0.5f,
+                        position.z + totalDiameter * 0.5f
+                    ),
+                    glm::vec2(camera.position.x, camera.position.z)
+                ) > 4e6) {
+                continue;
+            }
+            if (!frustum.isBoxVisible(position, position + glm::vec3(layer.segmentSize * scale))) {
+                continue;
+            }
+            auto matrix = glm::mat4(1.0f);
+            matrix = glm::translate(matrix, position);
+            matrix = glm::scale(matrix, glm::vec3(scale, scale, scale));
+            shader.uniformMatrix("u_model", matrix);
+
+            int lx = (x + radius + lcellX) % layer.diameter;
+            int lz = (z + radius + lcellZ) % layer.diameter;
+            if (lx < 0) lx += layer.diameter;
+            if (lz < 0) lz += layer.diameter;
+
+            layer.meshes[lz * layer.diameter + lx]->draw();
+        }
+    }
+}
+
+void CloudsRenderer::draw(
+    Shader& shader,
+    const Weather& weather,
+    float timer,
+    float fogFactor,
+    const Camera& camera,
+    int quality
+) {
+    Frustum frustum;
+    frustum.update(camera.getProjView());
+
+    shader.uniform4f("u_tint", glm::vec4(weather.cloudsTint(), 1.0f));
+    shader.uniform1f("u_fogFactor", fogFactor * 0.03f);
+    shader.uniform1f("u_fogCurve", 0.7f - 0.3f);
+
+    for (int i = 0; i < std::min<int>(quality, layers.size()); i++) {
+        draw(layers[i], frustum, shader, camera, timer, i);
+    }
+}
diff --git a/src/graphics/render/CloudsRenderer.hpp b/src/graphics/render/CloudsRenderer.hpp
new file mode 100755
index 000000000..cb2ee50bd
--- /dev/null
+++ b/src/graphics/render/CloudsRenderer.hpp
@@ -0,0 +1,44 @@
+#pragma once
+
+#include "commons.hpp"
+
+#include <array>
+#include <memory>
+#include <vector>
+
+class Camera;
+class Shader;
+struct Weather;
+class Frustum;
+
+class CloudsRenderer final {
+public:
+    CloudsRenderer();
+    ~CloudsRenderer();
+
+    void draw(
+        Shader& shader,
+        const Weather& weather,
+        float timer,
+        float fogFactor,
+        const Camera& camera,
+        int quality
+    );
+private:
+    struct Layer {
+        int diameter;
+        int segmentSize;
+        std::vector<std::unique_ptr<Mesh<ChunkVertex>>> meshes;
+    };
+
+    std::array<Layer, 2> layers;
+
+    void draw(
+        Layer& layer,
+        Frustum& frustum,
+        Shader& shader,
+        const Camera& camera,
+        float timer,
+        int layerId
+    );
+};
diff --git a/src/graphics/render/HandsRenderer.cpp b/src/graphics/render/HandsRenderer.cpp
index 6b2913197..8e2f757b2 100644
--- a/src/graphics/render/HandsRenderer.cpp
+++ b/src/graphics/render/HandsRenderer.cpp
@@ -21,9 +21,7 @@ HandsRenderer::HandsRenderer(
       skeleton(std::move(skeleton)) {
 }
 
-void HandsRenderer::renderHands(
-    const Camera& camera, float delta
-) {
+void HandsRenderer::render(const Camera& camera) {
     auto& skeleton = *this->skeleton;
     const auto& config = *skeleton.config;
 
diff --git a/src/graphics/render/HandsRenderer.hpp b/src/graphics/render/HandsRenderer.hpp
index 1aba08a21..60be84d8d 100644
--- a/src/graphics/render/HandsRenderer.hpp
+++ b/src/graphics/render/HandsRenderer.hpp
@@ -18,7 +18,7 @@ public:
         std::shared_ptr<rigging::Skeleton> skeleton
     );
 
-    void renderHands(const Camera& camera, float delta);
+    void render(const Camera& camera);
 private:
     const Assets& assets;
     ModelBatch& modelBatch;
diff --git a/src/graphics/render/MainBatch.cpp b/src/graphics/render/MainBatch.cpp
index 5b08ffe04..1a501ca15 100644
--- a/src/graphics/render/MainBatch.cpp
+++ b/src/graphics/render/MainBatch.cpp
@@ -16,7 +16,7 @@ MainBatch::MainBatch(size_t capacity)
     const ubyte pixels[] = {
             255, 255, 255, 255,
     };
-    ImageData image(ImageFormat::rgba8888, 1, 1, pixels);
+    ImageData image(ImageFormat::RGBA8888, 1, 1, pixels);
     blank = Texture::from(&image);
 }
 
diff --git a/src/graphics/render/ParticlesRenderer.cpp b/src/graphics/render/ParticlesRenderer.cpp
index 4788d0f46..3c00830dd 100644
--- a/src/graphics/render/ParticlesRenderer.cpp
+++ b/src/graphics/render/ParticlesRenderer.cpp
@@ -19,12 +19,12 @@ ParticlesRenderer::ParticlesRenderer(
     const Assets& assets,
     const Level& level,
     const Chunks& chunks,
-    const GraphicsSettings* settings
+    const GraphicsSettings& settings
 )
     : chunks(chunks),
       assets(assets),
       settings(settings),
-      batch(std::make_unique<MainBatch>(4096)) {
+      batch(std::make_unique<MainBatch>(settings.particlesBatchVertices.get())) {
 }
 
 ParticlesRenderer::~ParticlesRenderer() = default;
@@ -46,12 +46,7 @@ static inline void update_particle(
     particle.lifetime -= delta;
 }
 
-void ParticlesRenderer::renderParticles(const Camera& camera, float delta) {
-    const auto& right = camera.right;
-    const auto& up = camera.up;
-
-    bool backlight = settings->backlight.get();
-
+void ParticlesRenderer::updateParticles(float delta) {
     std::vector<const Texture*> unusedTextures;
 
     for (auto& [texture, vec] : particles) {
@@ -59,8 +54,6 @@ void ParticlesRenderer::renderParticles(const Camera& camera, float delta) {
             unusedTextures.push_back(texture);
             continue;
         }
-        batch->setTexture(texture);
-
         visibleParticles += vec.size();
 
         auto iter = vec.begin();
@@ -87,59 +80,6 @@ void ParticlesRenderer::renderParticles(const Camera& camera, float delta) {
                 }
             }
             update_particle(particle, delta, chunks);
-
-            float scale = 1.0f + ((particle.random ^ 2628172) % 1000) *
-                0.001f * preset.sizeSpread;
-
-            glm::vec4 light(1, 1, 1, 0);
-            if (preset.lighting) {
-                light = MainBatch::sampleLight(
-                    particle.position,
-                    chunks,
-                    backlight
-                );
-                auto size = glm::max(glm::vec3(0.5f), preset.size * scale);
-                for (int x = -1; x <= 1; x++) {
-                    for (int y = -1; y <= 1; y++) {
-                        for (int z = -1; z <= 1; z++) {
-                            light = glm::max(
-                                light,
-                                MainBatch::sampleLight(
-                                    particle.position -
-                                        size * glm::vec3(x, y, z),
-                                    chunks,
-                                    backlight
-                                )
-                            );
-                        }
-                    }
-                }
-                light *= 0.9f + (particle.random % 100) * 0.001f;
-            }
-
-            glm::vec3 localRight = right;
-            glm::vec3 localUp = preset.globalUpVector ? glm::vec3(0, 1, 0) : up;
-            float angle = particle.angle;
-            if (glm::abs(angle) >= 0.005f) {
-                glm::vec3 rotatedRight(glm::cos(angle), -glm::sin(angle), 0.0f);
-                glm::vec3 rotatedUp(glm::sin(angle), glm::cos(angle), 0.0f);
-
-                localRight = right * rotatedRight.x + localUp * rotatedRight.y +
-                            camera.front * rotatedRight.z;
-                localUp = right * rotatedUp.x + localUp * rotatedUp.y +
-                        camera.front * rotatedUp.z;
-            }
-            batch->quad(
-                particle.position,
-                localRight,
-                localUp,
-                -camera.front,
-                preset.size * scale,
-                light,
-                glm::vec3(1.0f),
-                particle.region,
-                preset.lighting ? 0.0f : 1.0f
-            );
             if (particle.lifetime <= 0.0f) {
                 iter = vec.erase(iter);
                 emitter.refCount--;
@@ -148,19 +88,85 @@ void ParticlesRenderer::renderParticles(const Camera& camera, float delta) {
             }
         }
     }
-    batch->flush();
+
     for (const auto& texture : unusedTextures) {
         particles.erase(texture);
     }
 }
 
-void ParticlesRenderer::render(const Camera& camera, float delta) {
-    batch->begin();
-    
-    aliveEmitters = emitters.size();
-    visibleParticles = 0;
+static inline glm::vec4 calc_lights(
+    Particle& particle,
+    ParticlesPreset& preset,
+    bool backlight,
+    float scale,
+    const Chunks& chunks
+) {
+    auto light = MainBatch::sampleLight(
+        particle.position,
+        chunks,
+        backlight
+    );
+    auto size = glm::max(glm::vec3(0.5f), preset.size * scale);
+    for (int x = -1; x <= 1; x++) {
+        for (int y = -1; y <= 1; y++) {
+            for (int z = -1; z <= 1; z++) {
+                light = glm::max(
+                    light,
+                    MainBatch::sampleLight(
+                        particle.position - size * glm::vec3(x, y, z),
+                        chunks,
+                        backlight
+                    )
+                );
+            }
+        }
+    }
+    light *= 0.9f + (particle.random % 100) * 0.001f;
+    return light;
+}
 
-    renderParticles(camera, delta);
+void ParticlesRenderer::renderParticle(
+    Particle& particle, const Camera& camera, bool backlight
+) {
+    const auto& right = camera.right;
+    const auto& up = camera.up;
+    auto& emitter = *particle.emitter;
+    auto& preset = emitter.preset;
+    float scale = 1.0f + ((particle.random ^ 2628172) % 1000) *
+        0.001f * preset.sizeSpread;
+
+    glm::vec4 light(1, 1, 1, 0);
+    if (preset.lighting) {
+        light = calc_lights(particle, preset, backlight, scale, chunks);
+    }
+
+    glm::vec3 localRight = right;
+    glm::vec3 localUp = preset.globalUpVector ? glm::vec3(0, 1, 0) : up;
+    float angle = particle.angle;
+    if (glm::abs(angle) >= 0.005f) {
+        glm::vec3 rotatedRight(glm::cos(angle), -glm::sin(angle), 0.0f);
+        glm::vec3 rotatedUp(glm::sin(angle), glm::cos(angle), 0.0f);
+
+        localRight = right * rotatedRight.x + localUp * rotatedRight.y +
+                    camera.front * rotatedRight.z;
+        localUp = right * rotatedUp.x + localUp * rotatedUp.y +
+                camera.front * rotatedUp.z;
+    }
+    batch->quad(
+        particle.position,
+        localRight,
+        localUp,
+        -camera.front,
+        preset.size * scale,
+        light,
+        glm::vec3(1.0f),
+        particle.region,
+        preset.lighting ? 0.0f : 1.0f
+    );
+}
+
+void ParticlesRenderer::update(const Camera& camera, float delta) {
+    updateParticles(delta);
 
     auto iter = emitters.begin();
     while (iter != emitters.end()) {
@@ -178,6 +184,33 @@ void ParticlesRenderer::render(const Camera& camera, float delta) {
     }
 }
 
+void ParticlesRenderer::render(const Camera& camera) {
+    aliveEmitters = emitters.size();
+    visibleParticles = 0;
+
+    bool backlight = settings.backlight.get();
+
+    batch->begin();
+    for (auto& [texture, vec] : particles) {
+        batch->setTexture(texture);
+
+        auto iter = vec.begin();
+        while (iter != vec.end()) {
+            auto& particle = *iter;
+
+            renderParticle(particle, camera, backlight);
+            
+            if (particle.lifetime <= 0.0f) {
+                iter = vec.erase(iter);
+                particle.emitter->refCount--;
+            } else {
+                iter++;
+            }
+        }
+    }
+    batch->flush();
+}
+
 Emitter* ParticlesRenderer::getEmitter(u64id_t id) const {
     const auto& found = emitters.find(id);
     if (found == emitters.end()) {
diff --git a/src/graphics/render/ParticlesRenderer.hpp b/src/graphics/render/ParticlesRenderer.hpp
index 506a3eac7..3dcdbbb05 100644
--- a/src/graphics/render/ParticlesRenderer.hpp
+++ b/src/graphics/render/ParticlesRenderer.hpp
@@ -18,24 +18,28 @@ struct GraphicsSettings;
 class ParticlesRenderer {
     const Chunks& chunks;
     const Assets& assets;
-    const GraphicsSettings* settings;
+    const GraphicsSettings& settings;
     std::unordered_map<const Texture*, std::vector<Particle>> particles;
     std::unique_ptr<MainBatch> batch;
 
     std::unordered_map<u64id_t, std::unique_ptr<Emitter>> emitters;
     u64id_t nextEmitter = 1;
 
-    void renderParticles(const Camera& camera, float delta);
+    void renderParticle(
+        Particle& particle, const Camera& camera, bool backlight
+    );
+    void updateParticles(float delta);
 public:
     ParticlesRenderer(
         const Assets& assets,
         const Level& level,
         const Chunks& chunks,
-        const GraphicsSettings* settings
+        const GraphicsSettings& settings
     );
     ~ParticlesRenderer();
 
-    void render(const Camera& camera, float delta);
+    void update(const Camera& camera, float delta);
+    void render(const Camera& camera);
 
     u64id_t add(std::unique_ptr<Emitter> emitter);
 
diff --git a/src/graphics/render/PrecipitationRenderer.cpp b/src/graphics/render/PrecipitationRenderer.cpp
index 484425273..c566a06d2 100644
--- a/src/graphics/render/PrecipitationRenderer.cpp
+++ b/src/graphics/render/PrecipitationRenderer.cpp
@@ -90,11 +90,13 @@ static UVRegion calc_uv(
     return {u1, v1, u1 + m * scale, v1 + FACE_SIZE.y * scale};
 }
 
-void PrecipitationRenderer::render(
-    const Camera& camera, float delta, const WeatherPreset& weather
-) {
+void PrecipitationRenderer::update(float delta) {
     timer += delta;
+}
 
+void PrecipitationRenderer::render(
+    const Camera& camera, const WeatherPreset& weather
+) {
     const int radius = 6;
     const int depth = 12;
 
@@ -149,7 +151,7 @@ void PrecipitationRenderer::render(
                     glm::cross(glm::vec3(0, 1, 0), face.right),
                     FACE_SIZE,
                     light_at(chunks, pos.x, y, pos.z),
-                    glm::vec3(3.0f),
+                    glm::vec3(1.0f),
                     calc_uv(pos, face.right, timer, weather)
                 );
             }
diff --git a/src/graphics/render/PrecipitationRenderer.hpp b/src/graphics/render/PrecipitationRenderer.hpp
index d482e90a0..889a58ff7 100644
--- a/src/graphics/render/PrecipitationRenderer.hpp
+++ b/src/graphics/render/PrecipitationRenderer.hpp
@@ -27,5 +27,7 @@ public:
 
     ~PrecipitationRenderer();
 
-    void render(const Camera& camera, float delta, const WeatherPreset& weather);
+    void update(float delta);
+
+    void render(const Camera& camera, const WeatherPreset& weather);
 };
diff --git a/src/graphics/render/Skybox.cpp b/src/graphics/render/Skybox.cpp
index 149acb108..c546c62e3 100644
--- a/src/graphics/render/Skybox.cpp
+++ b/src/graphics/render/Skybox.cpp
@@ -28,7 +28,7 @@ Skybox::Skybox(uint size, Shader& shader)
     shader(shader),
     batch3d(std::make_unique<Batch3D>(4096))
 {
-    auto cubemap = std::make_unique<Cubemap>(size, size, ImageFormat::rgb888);
+    auto cubemap = std::make_unique<Cubemap>(size, size, ImageFormat::RGB888);
 
     uint fboid;
     glGenFramebuffers(1, &fboid);
@@ -170,7 +170,7 @@ void Skybox::draw(
     drawStars(angle, opacity);
 }
 
-void Skybox::refresh(const DrawContext& pctx, float t, float mie, uint quality) {
+void Skybox::refresh(const DrawContext& pctx, float t, float mie, const glm::vec3& tint, const glm::vec3& hightlight, uint quality) {
     frameid++;
     float dayTime = t;
     DrawContext ctx = pctx.sub();
@@ -201,11 +201,13 @@ void Skybox::refresh(const DrawContext& pctx, float t, float mie, uint quality)
 
     shader.uniform1i("u_quality", quality);
     shader.uniform1f("u_mie", mie);
+    shader.uniform3f("u_tint", tint);
+    shader.uniform3f("u_hightlight", hightlight);
     shader.uniform1f("u_fog", mie - 1.0f);
     shader.uniform3f("u_lightDir", lightDir);
     shader.uniform1f("u_dayTime", dayTime);
 
-    if (glm::abs(mie-prevMie) + glm::abs(t-prevT) >= 0.01) {
+    if (glm::abs(mie-prevMie) + glm::abs(t-prevT) + glm::abs(prevHighlight.r - hightlight.r) >= 0.01) {
         for (uint face = 0; face < 6; face++) {
             refreshFace(face, cubemap);
         }
@@ -215,6 +217,7 @@ void Skybox::refresh(const DrawContext& pctx, float t, float mie, uint quality)
     }
     prevMie = mie;
     prevT = t;
+    prevHighlight = hightlight;
 
     cubemap->unbind();
     glActiveTexture(GL_TEXTURE0);
diff --git a/src/graphics/render/Skybox.hpp b/src/graphics/render/Skybox.hpp
index f2b81876c..d2dde6f5e 100644
--- a/src/graphics/render/Skybox.hpp
+++ b/src/graphics/render/Skybox.hpp
@@ -49,6 +49,7 @@ class Skybox {
     float prevMie = -1.0f;
     float prevT = -1.0f;
     float sunAltitude = 45.0f;
+    glm::vec3 prevHighlight {1.0f};
     glm::mat4 rotation;
 
     void drawStars(float angle, float opacity);
@@ -68,7 +69,7 @@ public:
         float fog
     );
 
-    void refresh(const DrawContext& pctx, float t, float mie, uint quality);
+    void refresh(const DrawContext& pctx, float t, float mie, const glm::vec3& tint, const glm::vec3& hightlight, uint quality);
     void bind() const;
     void unbind() const;
     bool isReady() const {
diff --git a/src/graphics/render/WorldRenderer.cpp b/src/graphics/render/WorldRenderer.cpp
index 7b505d868..4157eeb98 100644
--- a/src/graphics/render/WorldRenderer.cpp
+++ b/src/graphics/render/WorldRenderer.cpp
@@ -1,12 +1,5 @@
 #include "WorldRenderer.hpp"
 
-#include <assert.h>
-
-#include <algorithm>
-#include <glm/ext.hpp>
-#include <glm/gtc/matrix_transform.hpp>
-#include <memory>
-
 #include "assets/Assets.hpp"
 #include "assets/assets_util.hpp"
 #include "content/Content.hpp"
@@ -18,7 +11,6 @@
 #include "items/ItemDef.hpp"
 #include "items/ItemStack.hpp"
 #include "logic/PlayerController.hpp"
-#include "logic/scripting/scripting_hud.hpp"
 #include "maths/FrustumCulling.hpp"
 #include "maths/voxmaths.hpp"
 #include "objects/Entities.hpp"
@@ -58,6 +50,13 @@
 #include "Skybox.hpp"
 #include "Emitter.hpp"
 #include "TextNote.hpp"
+#include "CloudsRenderer.hpp"
+
+#include <assert.h>
+#include <algorithm>
+#include <glm/ext.hpp>
+#include <glm/gtc/matrix_transform.hpp>
+#include <memory>
 
 using namespace advanced_pipeline;
 
@@ -81,44 +80,44 @@ WorldRenderer::WorldRenderer(
           MODEL_BATCH_CAPACITY, assets, *player.chunks, engine.getSettings()
       )),
       chunksRenderer(std::make_unique<ChunksRenderer>(
-          &level,
+          level,
           *player.chunks,
           assets,
           *frustumCulling,
           frontend.getContentGfxCache(),
           engine.getSettings()
       )),
+      precipitation(std::make_unique<PrecipitationRenderer>(
+          assets, level, *player.chunks, &engine.getSettings().graphics
+      )),
       particles(std::make_unique<ParticlesRenderer>(
-        assets, level, *player.chunks, &engine.getSettings().graphics
+        assets, level, *player.chunks, engine.getSettings().graphics
       )),
       texts(std::make_unique<TextsRenderer>(*batch3d, assets, *frustumCulling)),
       blockWraps(
           std::make_unique<BlockWrapsRenderer>(assets, level, *player.chunks)
-      ),
-      precipitation(std::make_unique<PrecipitationRenderer>(
-          assets, level, *player.chunks, &engine.getSettings().graphics
-      )) {
+      ) {
     auto& settings = engine.getSettings();
     level.events->listen(
         LevelEventType::CHUNK_HIDDEN,
         [this](LevelEventType, Chunk* chunk) { chunksRenderer->unload(chunk); }
     );
-    auto assets = engine.getAssets();
     skybox = std::make_unique<Skybox>(
         settings.graphics.skyboxResolution.get(),
-        assets->require<Shader>("skybox_gen")
+        assets.require<Shader>("skybox_gen")
     );
 
     const auto& content = level.content;
     skeletons = std::make_unique<NamedSkeletons>();
-    const auto& skeletonConfig = assets->require<rigging::SkeletonConfig>(
+    const auto& skeletonConfig = assets.require<rigging::SkeletonConfig>(
         content.getDefaults()["hand-skeleton"].asString()
     );
     hands = std::make_unique<HandsRenderer>(
-        *assets, *modelBatch, skeletons->createSkeleton("hand", &skeletonConfig)
+        assets, *modelBatch, skeletons->createSkeleton("hand", &skeletonConfig)
     );
     shadowMapping = std::make_unique<Shadows>(level);
     debugLines = std::make_unique<DebugLinesRenderer>(level);
+    cloudsRenderer = std::make_unique<CloudsRenderer>();
 }
 
 WorldRenderer::~WorldRenderer() = default;
@@ -127,6 +126,7 @@ static void setup_weather(Shader& shader, const Weather& weather) {
     shader.uniform1f("u_weatherFogOpacity", weather.fogOpacity());
     shader.uniform1f("u_weatherFogDencity", weather.fogDencity());
     shader.uniform1f("u_weatherFogCurve", weather.fogCurve());
+    shader.uniform3f("u_minSkyLight", weather.minSkyLight());
 }
 
 static void setup_camera(Shader& shader, const Camera& camera) {
@@ -179,8 +179,6 @@ void WorldRenderer::renderOpaque(
     const DrawContext& ctx,
     const Camera& camera,
     const EngineSettings& settings,
-    float delta,
-    bool pause,
     bool hudVisible
 ) {
     texts->render(ctx, camera, settings, hudVisible, false);
@@ -203,15 +201,14 @@ void WorldRenderer::renderOpaque(
         assets,
         *modelBatch,
         culling ? frustumCulling.get() : nullptr,
-        delta,
-        pause,
         player.currentCamera.get() == player.fpCamera.get() ? player.getEntity()
                                                             : 0
     );
     modelBatch->render();
-    particles->render(camera, delta * !pause);
+    particles->render(camera);
 
     auto& shader = assets.require<Shader>("main");
+    auto& cloudsShader = assets.require<Shader>("clouds");
     auto& linesShader = assets.require<Shader>("lines");
 
     setupWorldShader(shader, camera, settings, fogFactor);
@@ -219,12 +216,16 @@ void WorldRenderer::renderOpaque(
     chunksRenderer->drawChunks(camera, shader);
     blockWraps->draw(ctx, player);
 
-    if (hudVisible) {
-        renderLines(camera, linesShader, ctx);
+    int cloudsQuality = settings.graphics.cloudsQuality.get();
+    if (cloudsQuality > 0) {
+        setupWorldShader(cloudsShader, camera, settings, fogFactor);
+        cloudsRenderer->draw(
+            cloudsShader, weather, timer, fogFactor, camera, cloudsQuality
+        );
     }
 
-    if (!pause) {
-        scripting::on_frontend_render();
+    if (hudVisible) {
+        renderLines(camera, linesShader, ctx);
     }
     skybox->unbind();
 }
@@ -275,45 +276,17 @@ void WorldRenderer::renderLines(
     }
 }
 
-void WorldRenderer::renderFrame(
-    const DrawContext& pctx,
-    Camera& camera,
-    bool hudVisible,
-    bool pause,
-    float uiDelta,
-    PostProcessing& postProcessing
-) {
-    // TODO: REFACTOR WHOLE RENDER ENGINE
+void WorldRenderer::refreshSettings(Shader** shaders) {
+    const auto& graphics = engine.getSettings().graphics;
+    gbufferPipeline = graphics.advancedRender.get();
 
-    auto projView = camera.getProjView();
-
-    float delta = uiDelta * !pause;
-    timer += delta;
-    weather.update(delta);
-
-    auto world = level.getWorld();
-
-    const auto& vp = pctx.getViewport();
-    camera.setAspectRatio(vp.x / static_cast<float>(vp.y));
-
-    auto& mainShader = assets.require<Shader>("main");
-    auto& entityShader = assets.require<Shader>("entity");
-    auto& translucentShader = assets.require<Shader>("translucent");
-    auto& deferredShader = assets.require<PostEffect>("deferred_lighting").getShader();
-    const auto& settings = engine.getSettings();
-
-    Shader* affectedShaders[] {
-        &mainShader, &entityShader, &translucentShader, &deferredShader
-    };
-
-    gbufferPipeline = settings.graphics.advancedRender.get();
-    int shadowsQuality = settings.graphics.shadowsQuality.get() * gbufferPipeline;
+    int shadowsQuality = graphics.shadowsQuality.get() * gbufferPipeline;
     shadowMapping->setQuality(shadowsQuality);
-
+    
     CompileTimeShaderSettings currentSettings {
         gbufferPipeline,
         shadowsQuality != 0,
-        settings.graphics.ssao.get() && gbufferPipeline
+        graphics.ssao.get() && gbufferPipeline
     };
     if (
         prevCTShaderSettings.advancedRender != currentSettings.advancedRender ||
@@ -325,11 +298,50 @@ void WorldRenderer::renderFrame(
         if (currentSettings.ssao) defines.emplace_back("ENABLE_SSAO");
         if (currentSettings.advancedRender) defines.emplace_back("ADVANCED_RENDER");
 
-        for (auto shader : affectedShaders) {
-            shader->recompile(defines);
+        for (size_t i = 0; shaders[i]; i++) {
+            shaders[i]->recompile(defines);
         }
         prevCTShaderSettings = currentSettings;
     }
+}
+
+void WorldRenderer::update(const Camera& camera, float delta) {
+    timer += delta;
+    weather.update(delta);
+    precipitation->update(delta);
+    particles->update(camera, delta);
+}
+
+void WorldRenderer::renderFrame(
+    const DrawContext& pctx,
+    Camera& camera,
+    bool hudVisible,
+    PostProcessing& postProcessing
+) {
+    auto projView = camera.getProjView();
+    auto world = level.getWorld();
+
+    const auto& vp = pctx.getViewport();
+    camera.setAspectRatio(vp.x / static_cast<float>(vp.y));
+
+    auto& mainShader = assets.require<Shader>("main");
+    auto& entityShader = assets.require<Shader>("entity");
+    auto& cloudsShader = assets.require<Shader>("clouds");
+    auto& translucentShader = assets.require<Shader>("translucent");
+    auto& deferredShader = assets.require<PostEffect>("deferred_lighting").getShader();
+
+    const auto& settings = engine.getSettings();
+
+    Shader* affectedShaders[] {
+        &mainShader,
+        &entityShader,
+        &cloudsShader,
+        &translucentShader,
+        &deferredShader,
+        nullptr
+    };
+
+    refreshSettings(affectedShaders);
 
     const auto& worldInfo = world->getInfo();
     
@@ -337,7 +349,15 @@ void WorldRenderer::renderFrame(
     clouds = glm::max(worldInfo.fog, clouds);
     float mie = 1.0f + glm::max(worldInfo.fog, clouds * 0.5f) * 2.0f;
 
-    skybox->refresh(pctx, worldInfo.daytime, mie, 4);
+    float random = rand() / static_cast<float>(RAND_MAX);
+    skybox->refresh(
+        pctx,
+        worldInfo.daytime,
+        mie,
+        weather.skyTint(),
+        weather.highlight * random,
+        4
+    );
 
     chunksRenderer->update();
 
@@ -356,7 +376,7 @@ void WorldRenderer::renderFrame(
             DrawContext ctx = wctx.sub();
             ctx.setDepthTest(true);
             ctx.setCullFace(true);
-            renderOpaque(ctx, camera, settings, uiDelta, pause, hudVisible);
+            renderOpaque(ctx, camera, settings, hudVisible);
         }
         texts->render(pctx, camera, settings, hudVisible, true);
     }
@@ -375,7 +395,7 @@ void WorldRenderer::renderFrame(
         if (gbufferPipeline) {
             postProcessing.bindDepthBuffer();
         } else {
-            postProcessing.getFramebuffer()->bind();
+            ctx.setFramebuffer(postProcessing.getFramebuffer());
         }
 
         // Background sky plane
@@ -391,15 +411,14 @@ void WorldRenderer::renderFrame(
         linesShader.uniformMatrix("u_projview", projView);
         lineBatch->flush();
 
+        skybox->bind();
         // Translucent blocks
         {
             auto sctx = ctx.sub();
             sctx.setCullFace(true);
-            skybox->bind();
             translucentShader.use();
             setupWorldShader(translucentShader, camera, settings, fogFactor);
             chunksRenderer->drawSortedMeshes(camera, translucentShader);
-            skybox->unbind();
         }
 
         // Weather effects
@@ -415,9 +434,10 @@ void WorldRenderer::renderFrame(
             entityShader.uniform1i("u_alphaClip", weather->fall.opaque);
             entityShader.uniform1f("u_opacity", weather->fall.opaque ? t * t : t);
             if (weather->intensity > 1.e-3f && !weather->fall.texture.empty()) {
-                precipitation->render(camera, pause ? 0.0f : delta, *weather);
+                precipitation->render(camera, *weather);
             }
         }
+        skybox->unbind();
 
         glBindFramebuffer(GL_FRAMEBUFFER, 0);
     }
@@ -434,7 +454,7 @@ void WorldRenderer::renderFrame(
         hudcam.setFov(0.9f);
         hudcam.position = {};
         
-        hands->renderHands(camera, delta);
+        hands->render(camera);
 
         display::clearDepth();
         setupWorldShader(entityShader, hudcam, engine.getSettings(), 0.0f);
@@ -454,43 +474,45 @@ void WorldRenderer::renderBlockOverlay(const DrawContext& wctx) {
     int y = std::floor(player.currentCamera->position.y);
     int z = std::floor(player.currentCamera->position.z);
     auto block = player.chunks->get(x, y, z);
-    if (block && block->id) {
-        const auto& def = level.content.getIndices()->blocks.require(block->id);
-        if (def.overlayTexture.empty()) {
-            return;
-        }
-        auto textureRegion = util::get_texture_region(
-            assets, def.overlayTexture, "blocks:notfound"
-        );
-        DrawContext ctx = wctx.sub();
-        ctx.setDepthTest(false);
-        ctx.setCullFace(false);
-        
-        auto& shader = assets.require<Shader>("ui3d");
-        shader.use();
-        batch3d->begin();
-        shader.uniformMatrix("u_projview", glm::mat4(1.0f));
-        shader.uniformMatrix("u_apply", glm::mat4(1.0f));
-        auto light = player.chunks->getLight(x, y, z);
-        float s = Lightmap::extract(light, 3) / 15.0f;
-        glm::vec4 tint(
-            glm::min(1.0f, Lightmap::extract(light, 0) / 15.0f + s),
-            glm::min(1.0f, Lightmap::extract(light, 1) / 15.0f + s),
-            glm::min(1.0f, Lightmap::extract(light, 2) / 15.0f + s),
-            1.0f
-        );
-        batch3d->texture(textureRegion.texture);
-        batch3d->sprite(
-            glm::vec3(),
-            glm::vec3(0, 1, 0),
-            glm::vec3(1, 0, 0),
-            2,
-            2,
-            textureRegion.region,
-            tint
-        );
-        batch3d->flush();
+
+    if (block == nullptr || block->id == BLOCK_AIR || block->id == BLOCK_VOID) {
+        return;
     }
+    const auto& def = level.content.getIndices()->blocks.require(block->id);
+    if (def.overlayTexture.empty()) {
+        return;
+    }
+    auto textureRegion = util::get_texture_region(
+        assets, def.overlayTexture, "blocks:notfound"
+    );
+    DrawContext ctx = wctx.sub();
+    ctx.setDepthTest(false);
+    ctx.setCullFace(false);
+    
+    auto& shader = assets.require<Shader>("ui3d");
+    shader.use();
+    batch3d->begin();
+    shader.uniformMatrix("u_projview", glm::mat4(1.0f));
+    shader.uniformMatrix("u_apply", glm::mat4(1.0f));
+    auto light = player.chunks->getLight(x, y, z);
+    float s = Lightmap::extract(light, 3) / 15.0f;
+    glm::vec4 tint(
+        glm::min(1.0f, Lightmap::extract(light, 0) / 15.0f + s),
+        glm::min(1.0f, Lightmap::extract(light, 1) / 15.0f + s),
+        glm::min(1.0f, Lightmap::extract(light, 2) / 15.0f + s),
+        1.0f
+    );
+    batch3d->texture(textureRegion.texture);
+    batch3d->sprite(
+        glm::vec3(),
+        glm::vec3(0, 1, 0),
+        glm::vec3(1, 0, 0),
+        2,
+        2,
+        textureRegion.region,
+        tint
+    );
+    batch3d->flush();
 }
 
 void WorldRenderer::clear() {
diff --git a/src/graphics/render/WorldRenderer.hpp b/src/graphics/render/WorldRenderer.hpp
index 33d8ab1bb..b9a893d16 100644
--- a/src/graphics/render/WorldRenderer.hpp
+++ b/src/graphics/render/WorldRenderer.hpp
@@ -1,40 +1,40 @@
 #pragma once
 
-#include <vector>
-#include <memory>
-#include <algorithm>
-#include <string>
-
+#include "commons.hpp"
 #include "typedefs.hpp"
 
 #include "presets/WeatherPreset.hpp"
 #include "world/Weather.hpp"
 #include "window/Camera.hpp"
 
-class Level;
-class Player;
-class Camera;
-class Batch3D;
-class LineBatch;
-class ChunksRenderer;
-class ParticlesRenderer;
-class BlockWrapsRenderer;
-class PrecipitationRenderer;
-class HandsRenderer;
-class NamedSkeletons;
-class TextsRenderer;
-class Shader;
-class Frustum;
-class Engine;
-class LevelFrontend;
-class Skybox;
-class PostProcessing;
-class DrawContext;
-class ModelBatch;
+#include <vector>
+#include <memory>
+#include <algorithm>
+#include <string>
+
 class Assets;
-class Shadows;
-class GBuffer;
+class Batch3D;
+class BlockWrapsRenderer;
+class ChunksRenderer;
 class DebugLinesRenderer;
+class DrawContext;
+class Engine;
+class Frustum;
+class HandsRenderer;
+class Level;
+class LevelFrontend;
+class LineBatch;
+class ModelBatch;
+class NamedSkeletons;
+class ParticlesRenderer;
+class Player;
+class PostProcessing;
+class PrecipitationRenderer;
+class Shader;
+class Shadows;
+class Skybox;
+class TextsRenderer;
+class CloudsRenderer;
 struct EngineSettings;
 
 struct CompileTimeShaderSettings {
@@ -57,6 +57,8 @@ class WorldRenderer {
     std::unique_ptr<Skybox> skybox;
     std::unique_ptr<Shadows> shadowMapping;
     std::unique_ptr<DebugLinesRenderer> debugLines;
+    std::unique_ptr<PrecipitationRenderer> precipitation;
+    std::unique_ptr<CloudsRenderer> cloudsRenderer;
     Weather weather {};
     
     float timer = 0.0f;
@@ -93,15 +95,14 @@ class WorldRenderer {
         const DrawContext& context, 
         const Camera& camera, 
         const EngineSettings& settings,
-        float delta,
-        bool pause,
         bool hudVisible
     );
+
+    void refreshSettings(Shader** shaders);
 public:
     std::unique_ptr<ParticlesRenderer> particles;
     std::unique_ptr<TextsRenderer> texts;
     std::unique_ptr<BlockWrapsRenderer> blockWraps;
-    std::unique_ptr<PrecipitationRenderer> precipitation;
     std::unique_ptr<NamedSkeletons> skeletons;
 
     static bool showChunkBorders;
@@ -110,12 +111,12 @@ public:
     WorldRenderer(Engine& engine, LevelFrontend& frontend, Player& player);
     ~WorldRenderer();
 
+    void update(const Camera& camera, float delta);
+
     void renderFrame(
         const DrawContext& context, 
         Camera& camera, 
         bool hudVisible,
-        bool pause,
-        float delta,
         PostProcessing& postProcessing
     );
 
diff --git a/src/graphics/render/commons.hpp b/src/graphics/render/commons.hpp
index 9e78d1f53..41b352bac 100644
--- a/src/graphics/render/commons.hpp
+++ b/src/graphics/render/commons.hpp
@@ -1,14 +1,15 @@
 #pragma once
 
+#include "constants.hpp"
+#include "graphics/core/MeshData.hpp"
+#include "util/Buffer.hpp"
+
 #include <vector>
 #include <array>
 #include <memory>
 #include <glm/vec2.hpp>
 #include <glm/vec3.hpp>
 
-#include "graphics/core/MeshData.hpp"
-#include "util/Buffer.hpp"
-
 /// @brief Chunk mesh vertex format
 struct ChunkVertex {
     glm::vec3 position;
@@ -49,5 +50,14 @@ struct ChunkMeshData {
 struct ChunkMesh {
     std::unique_ptr<Mesh<ChunkVertex>> mesh;
     SortingMeshData sortingMeshData;
-    std::unique_ptr<Mesh<ChunkVertex> > sortedMesh = nullptr;
+    std::unique_ptr<Mesh<ChunkVertex> > sortedMesh;
 };
+
+inline constexpr int VOXELS_BUFFER_PADDING = 2;
+
+template<int, int, int> class StaticVoxelsVolume;
+
+using VoxelsRenderVolume = StaticVoxelsVolume<
+    CHUNK_W + VOXELS_BUFFER_PADDING * 2,
+    CHUNK_H,
+    CHUNK_D + VOXELS_BUFFER_PADDING * 2>;
diff --git a/src/graphics/ui/GUI.cpp b/src/graphics/ui/GUI.cpp
index e69c20e3b..8f0f60520 100644
--- a/src/graphics/ui/GUI.cpp
+++ b/src/graphics/ui/GUI.cpp
@@ -1,13 +1,14 @@
 #include "GUI.hpp"
 
 #include <algorithm>
-#include <iostream>
 #include <utility>
 
 #include "assets/Assets.hpp"
+#include "debug/Logger.hpp"
 #include "elements/Label.hpp"
 #include "elements/Menu.hpp"
 #include "elements/Panel.hpp"
+#include "elements/Frame.hpp"
 #include "elements/UINode.hpp"
 #include "engine/Engine.hpp"
 #include "frontend/UiDocument.hpp"
@@ -26,13 +27,15 @@
 #include <algorithm>
 #include <utility>
 
+static debug::Logger logger("gui");
+
 using namespace gui;
 
 GUI::GUI(Engine& engine)
     : engine(engine),
       input(engine.getInput()),
       batch2D(std::make_unique<Batch2D>(1024)),
-      container(std::make_shared<Container>(*this, glm::vec2(1000))) {
+      container(std::make_shared<Frame>(*this, CORE_MAIN, "")) {
     container->setId("root");
     uicamera =
         std::make_unique<Camera>(glm::vec3(), engine.getWindow().getSize().y);
@@ -59,10 +62,12 @@ GUI::GUI(Engine& engine)
 
     rootDocument = std::make_unique<UiDocument>(
         "core:root",
-        uidocscript {},
+        UiDocScript {},
         std::dynamic_pointer_cast<gui::UINode>(container),
         nullptr
     );
+    addFrame(container);
+    activeFrame = container;
 }
 
 GUI::~GUI() = default;
@@ -117,12 +122,19 @@ void GUI::updateTooltip(float delta) {
 }
 
 /// @brief Mouse related input and logic handling
-void GUI::actMouse(float delta, const CursorState& cursor) {
+void GUI::actMouse(Frame& frame, float delta, const CursorState& cursor) {
     float mouseDelta = glm::length(cursor.delta);
     doubleClicked = false;
     doubleClickTimer += delta + mouseDelta * 0.1f;
 
-    auto hover = container->getAt(cursor.pos);
+    auto cursorPos = cursor.pos;
+    if (cursorLocator) {
+        cursorPos = cursorLocator();
+        if (activeFrame) {
+            cursorPos.y += activeFrame->getPos().y;
+        }
+    }
+    auto hover = frame.getAt(cursorPos);
     if (this->hover && this->hover != hover) {
         this->hover->setMouseEnter(false);
     }
@@ -157,13 +169,13 @@ void GUI::actMouse(float delta, const CursorState& cursor) {
     }
 
     for (auto it = mouseOver.begin(); it != mouseOver.end(); ) {
-        auto node = it->lock();
-        if (node) {
-            if (node->isInside(cursor.pos)) {
+        auto mouseOverNode = it->lock();
+        if (mouseOverNode) {
+            if (mouseOverNode->isInside(cursorPos)) {
                 ++it;
                 continue;
             }
-            node->setMouseOver(false);
+            mouseOverNode->setMouseOver(false);
         }
         it = mouseOver.erase(it);
     }
@@ -172,10 +184,10 @@ void GUI::actMouse(float delta, const CursorState& cursor) {
         if (pressed == nullptr && this->hover) {
             pressed = hover;
             if (doubleClickTimer < doubleClickDelay) {
-                pressed->doubleClick(cursor.pos.x, cursor.pos.y);
+                pressed->doubleClick(cursorPos.x, cursorPos.y);
                 doubleClicked = true;
             } else {
-                pressed->click(cursor.pos.x, cursor.pos.y);
+                pressed->click(cursorPos.x, cursorPos.y);
             }
             doubleClickTimer = 0.0f;
             if (focus && focus != pressed) {
@@ -192,7 +204,7 @@ void GUI::actMouse(float delta, const CursorState& cursor) {
             focus = nullptr;
         }
     } else if (!input.clicked(Mousecode::BUTTON_1) && pressed) {
-        pressed->mouseRelease(cursor.pos.x, cursor.pos.y);
+        pressed->mouseRelease(cursorPos.x, cursorPos.y);
         pressed = nullptr;
     }
 
@@ -232,14 +244,16 @@ void GUI::actFocused() {
 
 void GUI::act(float delta, const glm::uvec2& vp) {
     container->setSize(vp);
-    container->act(delta);
+    for (auto& pair : frames) {
+        pair.second->act(delta);
+    }
     auto prevfocus = focus;
 
     updateTooltip(delta);
 
     const auto& cursor = input.getCursor();
-    if (!cursor.locked) {
-        actMouse(delta, cursor);
+    if (!cursor.locked && activeFrame) {
+        actMouse(*activeFrame, delta, cursor);
     } else {
         if (hover) {
             hover->setMouseEnter(false);
@@ -262,7 +276,7 @@ void GUI::postAct() {
     }
 }
 
-void GUI::draw(const DrawContext& pctx, const Assets& assets) {
+void GUI::draw(const DrawContext& pctx, Assets& assets) {
     auto ctx = pctx.sub(batch2D.get());
 
     auto& viewport = ctx.getViewport();
@@ -284,7 +298,10 @@ void GUI::draw(const DrawContext& pctx, const Assets& assets) {
     uishader->uniformMatrix("u_projview", uicamera->getProjView());
 
     batch2D->begin();
-    container->draw(ctx, assets);
+    for (auto& [outputTexture, frame] : frames) {
+        frame->updateOutput(assets);
+        frame->draw(ctx, assets);
+    }
 
     if (hover) {
         engine.getWindow().setCursor(hover->getCursor());
@@ -337,6 +354,30 @@ void GUI::add(std::shared_ptr<UINode> node) {
     container->add(std::move(node));
 }
 
+void GUI::addFrame(std::shared_ptr<Frame> frame) {
+    const auto& id = frame->getFrameId();
+    frames[id] = std::move(frame);
+}
+
+void GUI::setActiveFrame(const std::string& id, vec2supplier cursorLocator) {
+    this->cursorLocator = std::move(cursorLocator);
+    if (id.empty()) {
+        activeFrame = nullptr;
+        return;
+    }
+    const auto& found = frames.find(id);
+    if (found == frames.end()) {
+        logger.error() << "attempted to make non-existing frame '" << id
+                       << "' as active";
+        return;
+    }
+    activeFrame = found->second;
+}
+
+std::shared_ptr<gui::Frame> GUI::getActiveFrame() const {
+    return activeFrame;
+}
+
 void GUI::remove(UINode* node) noexcept {
     container->remove(node);
 }
diff --git a/src/graphics/ui/GUI.hpp b/src/graphics/ui/GUI.hpp
index a27872d76..7d120c9cc 100644
--- a/src/graphics/ui/GUI.hpp
+++ b/src/graphics/ui/GUI.hpp
@@ -61,13 +61,14 @@ namespace gui {
     class UINode;
     class Container;
     class Menu;
+    class Frame;
 
     /// @brief The main UI controller
     class GUI {
         Engine& engine;
         Input& input;
         std::unique_ptr<Batch2D> batch2D;
-        std::shared_ptr<Container> container;
+        std::shared_ptr<Frame> container;
         std::shared_ptr<UINode> hover;
         std::shared_ptr<UINode> pressed;
         std::shared_ptr<UINode> focus;
@@ -75,11 +76,14 @@ namespace gui {
         std::shared_ptr<UiDocument> rootDocument;
         std::unique_ptr<FontStylesScheme> syntaxColorScheme;
         std::unordered_map<std::string, std::shared_ptr<UINode>> storage;
+        std::shared_ptr<Frame> activeFrame;
 
         std::unique_ptr<Camera> uicamera;
         std::shared_ptr<Menu> menu;
         std::queue<runnable> postRunnables;
         std::vector<std::weak_ptr<UINode>> mouseOver;
+        std::unordered_map<std::string, std::shared_ptr<Frame>> frames;
+        vec2supplier cursorLocator;
 
         float tooltipTimer = 0.0f;
         float doubleClickTimer = 0.0f;
@@ -87,11 +91,12 @@ namespace gui {
         bool doubleClicked = false;
         bool debug = false;
 
-        void actMouse(float delta, const CursorState& cursor);
+        void actMouse(Frame& frame, float delta, const CursorState& cursor);
         void actFocused();
         void updateTooltip(float delta);
         void resetTooltip();
     public:
+        static inline std::string CORE_MAIN = "core:main";
         static constexpr int CONTEXT_MENU_ZINDEX = 999;
 
         GUI(Engine& engine);
@@ -115,7 +120,7 @@ namespace gui {
         /// @brief Draw all visible elements on main container 
         /// @param pctx parent graphics context
         /// @param assets active assets storage
-        void draw(const DrawContext& pctx, const Assets& assets);
+        void draw(const DrawContext& pctx, Assets& assets);
 
         void postAct();
 
@@ -123,6 +128,14 @@ namespace gui {
         /// @param node UI element
         void add(std::shared_ptr<UINode> node);
 
+        void addFrame(std::shared_ptr<Frame> frame);
+
+        void setActiveFrame(
+            const std::string& id, vec2supplier cursorLocator = nullptr
+        );
+
+        std::shared_ptr<Frame> getActiveFrame() const;
+
         /// @brief Remove node from the main container
         void remove(UINode* node) noexcept;
 
diff --git a/src/graphics/ui/elements/Frame.cpp b/src/graphics/ui/elements/Frame.cpp
new file mode 100644
index 000000000..f99673f22
--- /dev/null
+++ b/src/graphics/ui/elements/Frame.cpp
@@ -0,0 +1,64 @@
+#include "Frame.hpp"
+
+#include "assets/Assets.hpp"
+#include "graphics/core/Batch2D.hpp"
+#include "graphics/core/Framebuffer.hpp"
+#include "graphics/core/DrawContext.hpp"
+#include "graphics/core/Texture.hpp"
+#include "frontend/UiDocument.hpp"
+#include "window/Window.hpp"
+#include "../GUI.hpp"
+
+using namespace gui;
+
+static inline constexpr int MAX_TEXTURE_SIZE = 2048;
+
+gui::Frame::Frame(GUI& gui, std::string id, std::string outputTexture)
+    : Container(gui, {}),
+      fbo(nullptr),
+      outputTexture(std::move(outputTexture)) {
+    frameId = std::move(id);
+}
+
+gui::Frame::~Frame() = default;
+
+void gui::Frame::draw(const DrawContext& pctx, const Assets& assets) {
+    if (outputTexture.empty()) {
+        Container::draw(pctx, assets);
+        return;
+    }
+    if (fbo == nullptr) {
+        return;
+    }
+    glm::ivec2 size = getSize();
+    if (size.x <= 0 || size.y <= 0 ||
+        size.x > MAX_TEXTURE_SIZE || size.y > MAX_TEXTURE_SIZE) {
+        return;
+    }
+    // ui uses flipped camera with matrix based on main viewport
+    setPos({0, pctx.getViewport().y - size.y});
+    
+    auto ctx = pctx.sub();
+    ctx.setFramebuffer(fbo.get());
+    display::clear();
+    Container::draw(ctx, assets);
+    ctx.getBatch2D()->flush();
+}
+
+void gui::Frame::updateOutput(Assets& assets) {
+    if (fbo && (fbo->getWidth() != size.x || fbo->getHeight() != size.y)) {
+        fbo->resize(size.x, size.y);
+        assets.store(fbo->getSharedTexture(), outputTexture);
+    } else if (fbo == nullptr) {
+        fbo = std::make_unique<Framebuffer>(size.x, size.y, true);
+        assets.store(fbo->getSharedTexture(), outputTexture);
+    }
+}
+
+const std::string& gui::Frame::getOutputTexture() const {
+    return outputTexture;
+}
+
+const std::string& gui::Frame::getFrameId() const {
+    return frameId;
+}
diff --git a/src/graphics/ui/elements/Frame.hpp b/src/graphics/ui/elements/Frame.hpp
new file mode 100644
index 000000000..40d88dff6
--- /dev/null
+++ b/src/graphics/ui/elements/Frame.hpp
@@ -0,0 +1,26 @@
+#pragma once
+
+#include "Container.hpp"
+
+class Framebuffer;
+class UiDocument;
+
+namespace gui {
+    class Frame final : public Container {
+    public:
+        Frame(GUI& gui, std::string id, std::string outputTexture);
+        virtual ~Frame();
+
+        void draw(const DrawContext& pctx, const Assets& assets) override;
+
+        void updateOutput(Assets& assets);
+
+        const std::string& getOutputTexture() const;
+
+        const std::string& getFrameId() const;
+    private:
+        std::string frameId;
+        std::unique_ptr<Framebuffer> fbo;
+        std::string outputTexture;
+    };
+}
diff --git a/src/graphics/ui/gui_util.cpp b/src/graphics/ui/gui_util.cpp
index 9eab2742d..6c240e601 100644
--- a/src/graphics/ui/gui_util.cpp
+++ b/src/graphics/ui/gui_util.cpp
@@ -78,6 +78,7 @@ void guiutil::alert(
     }));
     menu.addPage("<alert>", panel, true);
     menu.setPage("<alert>");
+    gui.setActiveFrame(GUI::CORE_MAIN);
 }
 
 void guiutil::confirm(
@@ -155,6 +156,7 @@ void guiutil::confirm(
     panel->refresh();
     menu->addPage("<confirm>", container, true);
     menu->setPage("<confirm>");
+    gui.setActiveFrame(GUI::CORE_MAIN);
 }
 
 void guiutil::confirm_with_memo(
@@ -201,4 +203,5 @@ void guiutil::confirm_with_memo(
     panel->refresh();
     menu->addPage("<confirm>", panel, true);
     menu->setPage("<confirm>");
+    gui.setActiveFrame(GUI::CORE_MAIN);
 }
diff --git a/src/graphics/ui/gui_xml.cpp b/src/graphics/ui/gui_xml.cpp
index bc3714e43..0020c28d1 100644
--- a/src/graphics/ui/gui_xml.cpp
+++ b/src/graphics/ui/gui_xml.cpp
@@ -652,7 +652,7 @@ static std::shared_ptr<UINode> read_canvas(
         size = element.attr("size").asVec2();
     }
     auto image =
-        std::make_shared<Canvas>(reader.getGUI(), ImageFormat::rgba8888, size);
+        std::make_shared<Canvas>(reader.getGUI(), ImageFormat::RGBA8888, size);
     read_uinode(reader, element, *image);
     return image;
 }
diff --git a/src/io/settings_io.cpp b/src/io/settings_io.cpp
index 8bd8402d8..af4547a14 100644
--- a/src/io/settings_io.cpp
+++ b/src/io/settings_io.cpp
@@ -77,11 +77,13 @@ SettingsHandler::SettingsHandler(EngineSettings& settings) {
     builder.add("chunk-max-vertices", &settings.graphics.chunkMaxVertices);
     builder.add("chunk-max-vertices-dense", &settings.graphics.chunkMaxVerticesDense);
     builder.add("chunk-max-renderers", &settings.graphics.chunkMaxRenderers);
+    builder.add("particles-batch-vertices", &settings.graphics.particlesBatchVertices);
     builder.add("advanced-render", &settings.graphics.advancedRender);
     builder.add("ssao", &settings.graphics.ssao);
     builder.add("shadows-quality", &settings.graphics.shadowsQuality);
     builder.add("dense-render-distance", &settings.graphics.denseRenderDistance);
     builder.add("soft-lighting", &settings.graphics.softLighting);
+    builder.add("clouds-quality", &settings.graphics.cloudsQuality);
 
     builder.addSection("ui");
     builder.add("language", &settings.ui.language);
diff --git a/src/logic/BlocksController.cpp b/src/logic/BlocksController.cpp
index f859a8455..8ab863927 100644
--- a/src/logic/BlocksController.cpp
+++ b/src/logic/BlocksController.cpp
@@ -259,7 +259,7 @@ void BlocksController::onBlockInteraction(
 }
 
 void BlocksController::listenBlockInteraction(
-    const on_block_interaction& callback
+    const OnBlockInteraction& callback
 ) {
     blockInteractionCallbacks.push_back(callback);
 }
diff --git a/src/logic/BlocksController.hpp b/src/logic/BlocksController.hpp
index 8b26e0190..ed6ebca5b 100644
--- a/src/logic/BlocksController.hpp
+++ b/src/logic/BlocksController.hpp
@@ -20,7 +20,7 @@ class ContentIndices;
 enum class BlockInteraction { step, destruction, placing };
 
 /// @brief Player argument is nullable
-using on_block_interaction = std::function<
+using OnBlockInteraction = std::function<
     void(Player*, const glm::ivec3&, const Block&, BlockInteraction)>;
 
 /// BlocksController manages block updates and data (inventories, metadata)
@@ -32,7 +32,7 @@ class BlocksController {
     util::Clock blocksTickClock;
     util::Clock worldTickClock;
     FastRandom random {};
-    std::vector<on_block_interaction> blockInteractionCallbacks;
+    std::vector<OnBlockInteraction> blockInteractionCallbacks;
     uint64_t randomTickId = 0;
 public:
     BlocksController(const Level& level, Lighting* lighting);
@@ -61,5 +61,5 @@ public:
     );
 
     /// @brief Add block interaction callback
-    void listenBlockInteraction(const on_block_interaction& callback);
+    void listenBlockInteraction(const OnBlockInteraction& callback);
 };
diff --git a/src/logic/EngineController.cpp b/src/logic/EngineController.cpp
index 4e653beb5..2e9bfa58e 100644
--- a/src/logic/EngineController.cpp
+++ b/src/logic/EngineController.cpp
@@ -133,9 +133,8 @@ static void check_world(const EnginePaths& paths, const io::path& folder) {
 }
 
 static const Content* load_world_content(Engine& engine, const io::path& folder) {
-    auto& paths = engine.getPaths();
+    const auto& paths = engine.getPaths();
     auto& contentControl = engine.getContentControl();
-    paths.setCurrentWorldFolder(folder);
 
     check_world(paths, folder);
     call(engine, [&contentControl]() {
@@ -221,9 +220,10 @@ static void confirm(
 }
 
 void EngineController::openWorld(const std::string& name, bool confirmConvert) {
-    const auto& paths = engine.getPaths();
+    auto& paths = engine.getPaths();
     auto& debugSettings = engine.getSettings().debug;
     auto folder = paths.getWorldsFolder() / name;
+    paths.setCurrentWorldFolder(folder);
 
     auto content = load_world_content(engine, folder);
     auto worldFiles = std::make_shared<WorldFiles>(folder, debugSettings);
diff --git a/src/logic/LevelController.cpp b/src/logic/LevelController.cpp
index 460f4bd24..02bd6c925 100644
--- a/src/logic/LevelController.cpp
+++ b/src/logic/LevelController.cpp
@@ -4,6 +4,7 @@
 
 #include "debug/Logger.hpp"
 #include "engine/Engine.hpp"
+#include "engine/EnginePaths.hpp"
 #include "world/files/WorldFiles.hpp"
 #include "maths/voxmaths.hpp"
 #include "objects/Entities.hpp"
@@ -22,9 +23,10 @@
 static debug::Logger logger("level-control");
 
 LevelController::LevelController(
-    Engine* engine, std::unique_ptr<Level> levelPtr, Player* clientPlayer
+    Engine& engine, std::unique_ptr<Level> levelPtr, Player* clientPlayer
 )
-    : settings(engine->getSettings()),
+    : engine(engine),
+      settings(engine.getSettings()),
       level(std::move(levelPtr)),
       chunks(std::make_unique<ChunksController>(*level)),
       playerTickClock(20, 3) {
@@ -147,6 +149,7 @@ void LevelController::saveWorld() {
 
 void LevelController::onWorldQuit() {
     scripting::on_world_quit();
+    engine.getPaths().setCurrentWorldFolder("");
 }
 
 Level* LevelController::getLevel() {
diff --git a/src/logic/LevelController.hpp b/src/logic/LevelController.hpp
index 88ca53e8d..a73745d14 100644
--- a/src/logic/LevelController.hpp
+++ b/src/logic/LevelController.hpp
@@ -14,6 +14,7 @@ struct EngineSettings;
 
 /// @brief LevelController manages other controllers
 class LevelController {
+    Engine& engine;
     EngineSettings& settings;
     std::unique_ptr<Level> level;
     // Sub-controllers
@@ -24,7 +25,7 @@ class LevelController {
 public:
     CallbacksSet<> preQuitCallbacks;
 
-    LevelController(Engine* engine, std::unique_ptr<Level> level, Player* clientPlayer);
+    LevelController(Engine& engine, std::unique_ptr<Level> level, Player* clientPlayer);
 
     /// @param delta time elapsed since the last update
     /// @param pause is world and player simulation paused
diff --git a/src/logic/PlayerController.cpp b/src/logic/PlayerController.cpp
index 9de01404b..17c4fe23f 100644
--- a/src/logic/PlayerController.cpp
+++ b/src/logic/PlayerController.cpp
@@ -3,6 +3,7 @@
 
 #include <algorithm>
 #include <cmath>
+#include <glm/gtc/constants.hpp>
 
 #include "BlocksController.hpp"
 #include "content/Content.hpp"
@@ -28,17 +29,19 @@
 #include "window/input.hpp"
 #include "world/Level.hpp"
 
-const float INTERACTION_RELOAD = 0.160f;
-const float STEPS_SPEED = 2.2f;
-const float CAM_SHAKE_OFFSET = 0.0075f;
-const float CAM_SHAKE_OFFSET_Y = 0.031f;
-const float CAM_SHAKE_SPEED = STEPS_SPEED;
-const float CAM_SHAKE_DELTA_K = 10.0f;
-const float ZOOM_SPEED = 16.0f;
-const float CROUCH_ZOOM = 0.9f;
-const float RUN_ZOOM = 1.1f;
-const float C_ZOOM = 0.1f;
-const float CROUCH_SHIFT_Y = -0.2f;
+namespace {
+    const float INTERACTION_RELOAD = 0.160f;
+    const float STEPS_SPEED = 2.2f;
+    const float CAM_SHAKE_OFFSET = 0.0075f;
+    const float CAM_SHAKE_OFFSET_Y = 0.031f;
+    const float CAM_SHAKE_SPEED = STEPS_SPEED;
+    const float CAM_SHAKE_DELTA_K = 10.0f;
+    const float ZOOM_SPEED = 16.0f;
+    const float CROUCH_ZOOM = 0.9f;
+    const float RUN_ZOOM = 1.1f;
+    const float C_ZOOM = 0.1f;
+    const float CROUCH_SHIFT_Y = -0.2f;
+}
 
 CameraControl::CameraControl(Player& player, const CameraSettings& settings)
     : player(player),
@@ -249,17 +252,18 @@ void PlayerController::onFootstep(const Hitbox& hitbox) {
 }
 
 void PlayerController::updateFootsteps(float delta) {
+    const float pi = glm::pi<float>();
     auto hitbox = player.getHitbox();
     if (hitbox && hitbox->grounded) {
         const glm::vec3& vel = hitbox->velocity;
         float f = glm::length(glm::vec2(vel.x, vel.z));
         stepsTimer += delta * f * STEPS_SPEED;
-        if (stepsTimer >= M_PI) {
-            stepsTimer = fmod(stepsTimer, M_PI);
+        if (stepsTimer >= pi) {
+            stepsTimer = fmod(stepsTimer, pi);
             onFootstep(*hitbox);
         }
     } else {
-        stepsTimer = M_PI;
+        stepsTimer = pi;
     }
 }
 
diff --git a/src/logic/scripting/lua/libs/lib__skeleton.cpp b/src/logic/scripting/lua/libs/lib__skeleton.cpp
index be42c356e..2fb5d4fa0 100644
--- a/src/logic/scripting/lua/libs/lib__skeleton.cpp
+++ b/src/logic/scripting/lua/libs/lib__skeleton.cpp
@@ -36,6 +36,9 @@ static rigging::Skeleton* get_skeleton(lua::State* L) {
 
 static int l_get_model(lua::State* L) {
     if (auto skeleton = get_skeleton(L)) {
+        if (skeleton->config == nullptr) {
+            return 0;
+        }
         auto& rigConfig = *skeleton->config;
         auto index = index_range_check(*skeleton, lua::tointeger(L, 2));
         const auto& modelOverride = skeleton->modelOverrides[index];
@@ -96,6 +99,9 @@ static int l_set_texture(lua::State* L) {
 
 static int l_index(lua::State* L) {
     if (auto skeleton = get_skeleton(L)) {
+        if (skeleton->config == nullptr) {
+            return 0;
+        }
         if (auto bone = skeleton->config->find(lua::require_string(L, 2))) {
             return lua::pushinteger(L, bone->getIndex());
         }
diff --git a/src/logic/scripting/lua/libs/libgui.cpp b/src/logic/scripting/lua/libs/libgui.cpp
index 514f3f98d..382113171 100644
--- a/src/logic/scripting/lua/libs/libgui.cpp
+++ b/src/logic/scripting/lua/libs/libgui.cpp
@@ -16,6 +16,7 @@
 #include "graphics/ui/elements/TrackBar.hpp"
 #include "graphics/ui/elements/InlineFrame.hpp"
 #include "graphics/ui/elements/ModelViewer.hpp"
+#include "graphics/ui/elements/Frame.hpp"
 #include "graphics/ui/gui_util.hpp"
 #include "graphics/ui/markdown.hpp"
 #include "graphics/core/Font.hpp"
@@ -1149,6 +1150,62 @@ static int l_set_syntax_styles(lua::State* L) {
     return 0;
 }
 
+static int l_create_frame(lua::State* L) {
+    if (engine->isHeadless()) {
+        return 0;
+    }
+    std::string id = lua::require_string(L, 1);
+    std::string outputTexture = lua::require_string(L, 2);
+    auto size = lua::tovec2(L, 3);
+
+    auto& gui = engine->getGUI();
+    auto frame = std::make_shared<gui::Frame>(gui, id, outputTexture);
+    frame->setSize(std::move(size));
+    auto& assets = *engine->getAssets();
+    auto document = std::make_shared<UiDocument>(
+        id, UiDocScript {}, frame, nullptr
+    );
+    assets.store(document, id);
+    gui.addFrame(std::move(frame));
+    return 0;
+}
+
+static int l_set_active_frame(lua::State* L) {
+    if (engine->isHeadless()) {
+        return 0;
+    }
+    std::string id = lua::require_string(L, 1);
+    vec2supplier cursorLocator = nullptr;
+    if (lua::isfunction(L, 2)) {
+        auto lambda = lua::create_lambda(L);
+        cursorLocator = [lambda]() -> glm::vec2 {
+            auto table = lambda({});
+            if (!table.isList()) {
+                throw std::runtime_error("invalid value returned from locator");
+            }
+            glm::vec2 pos {};
+            table.at(0).get(pos.x);
+            table.at(1).get(pos.y);
+            return pos;
+        };
+    }
+    auto& gui = engine->getGUI();
+    gui.setActiveFrame(id, std::move(cursorLocator));
+    return 0;
+}
+
+static int l_get_active_frame(lua::State* L) {
+    if (engine->isHeadless()) {
+        return 0;
+    }
+    auto& gui = engine->getGUI();
+    auto frame = gui.getActiveFrame();
+    if (frame == nullptr) {
+        return 0;
+    }
+    return lua::pushstring(L, frame->getId());
+}
+
 const luaL_Reg guilib[] = {
     {"get_viewport", lua::wrap<l_gui_getviewport>},
     {"getattr", lua::wrap<l_gui_getattr>},
@@ -1162,6 +1219,9 @@ const luaL_Reg guilib[] = {
     {"alert", lua::wrap<l_gui_alert>},
     {"load_document", lua::wrap<l_gui_load_document>},
     {"set_syntax_styles", lua::wrap<l_set_syntax_styles>},
+    {"create_frame", lua::wrap<l_create_frame>},
+    {"set_active_frame", lua::wrap<l_set_active_frame>},
+    {"get_active_frame", lua::wrap<l_get_active_frame>},
     {"__reindex", lua::wrap<l_gui_reindex>},
     {nullptr, nullptr}
 };
diff --git a/src/logic/scripting/lua/usertypes/lua_type_canvas.cpp b/src/logic/scripting/lua/usertypes/lua_type_canvas.cpp
index a73172923..37c53abd9 100644
--- a/src/logic/scripting/lua/usertypes/lua_type_canvas.cpp
+++ b/src/logic/scripting/lua/usertypes/lua_type_canvas.cpp
@@ -401,7 +401,7 @@ static int l_meta_meta_call(lua::State* L) {
     return newuserdata<LuaCanvas>(
         L,
         nullptr,
-        std::make_shared<ImageData>(ImageFormat::rgba8888, size.x, size.y)
+        std::make_shared<ImageData>(ImageFormat::RGBA8888, size.x, size.y)
     );
 }
 
diff --git a/src/logic/scripting/lua/usertypes/lua_type_heightmap.cpp b/src/logic/scripting/lua/usertypes/lua_type_heightmap.cpp
index d65282982..9286467d3 100644
--- a/src/logic/scripting/lua/usertypes/lua_type_heightmap.cpp
+++ b/src/logic/scripting/lua/usertypes/lua_type_heightmap.cpp
@@ -56,7 +56,7 @@ static int l_dump(lua::State* L) {
         io::path file = require_string(L, 2);
         uint w = heightmap->getWidth();
         uint h = heightmap->getHeight();
-        ImageData image(ImageFormat::rgb888, w, h);
+        ImageData image(ImageFormat::RGB888, w, h);
         auto heights = heightmap->getValues();
         auto raster = image.getData();
         for (uint y = 0; y < h; y++) {
diff --git a/src/logic/scripting/scripting.cpp b/src/logic/scripting/scripting.cpp
index ca1ab3164..50ab07d37 100644
--- a/src/logic/scripting/scripting.cpp
+++ b/src/logic/scripting/scripting.cpp
@@ -768,7 +768,7 @@ void scripting::load_layout_script(
     const std::string& prefix,
     const io::path& file,
     const std::string& fileName,
-    uidocscript& script
+    UiDocScript& script
 ) {
     int env = *senv;
 
diff --git a/src/logic/scripting/scripting.hpp b/src/logic/scripting/scripting.hpp
index 64fa1a3d1..e1553216d 100644
--- a/src/logic/scripting/scripting.hpp
+++ b/src/logic/scripting/scripting.hpp
@@ -28,7 +28,7 @@ struct ItemFuncsSet;
 struct ItemFuncNamesCache;
 struct WorldFuncsSet;
 struct UserComponent;
-struct uidocscript;
+struct UiDocScript;
 class BlocksController;
 class LevelController;
 class Entity;
@@ -231,7 +231,7 @@ namespace scripting {
         const std::string& prefix,
         const io::path& file,
         const std::string& fileName,
-        uidocscript& script
+        UiDocScript& script
     );
 
     /// @brief Finalize lua state. Using scripting after will lead to Lua panic
diff --git a/src/objects/Entities.cpp b/src/objects/Entities.cpp
index 179a39fd6..cbb507c89 100644
--- a/src/objects/Entities.cpp
+++ b/src/objects/Entities.cpp
@@ -147,7 +147,7 @@ void Entities::loadEntity(const dv::value& map, Entity entity) {
     if (map.has(COMP_TRANSFORM)) {
         transform.deserialize(map[COMP_TRANSFORM]);
     }
-    if (skeleton == nullptr) {
+    if (skeleton == nullptr || skeleton->config == nullptr) {
         return;
     }
     std::string skeletonName = skeleton->config->getName();
@@ -341,6 +341,16 @@ void Entities::update(float delta) {
     }
     updatePhysics(delta);
     scripting::on_entities_physics_update(delta);
+
+    auto view = registry->view<Transform, rigging::Skeleton>();
+    for (auto [entity, transform, skeleton] : view.each()) {
+        if (transform.dirty) {
+            transform.refresh();
+        }
+        if (skeleton.interpolation.isEnabled()) {
+            skeleton.interpolation.updateTimer(delta);
+        }
+    }
 }
 
 static void debug_render_skeleton(
@@ -397,6 +407,9 @@ void Entities::renderDebug(
         ctx.setLineWidth(2);
         for (auto [entity, transform, skeleton] : view.each()) {
             auto config = skeleton.config;
+            if (config == nullptr) {
+                continue;
+            }
             const auto& pos = transform.pos;
             const auto& size = transform.size;
             if (frustum && !frustum->isBoxVisible(pos - size, pos + size)) {
@@ -412,8 +425,6 @@ void Entities::render(
     const Assets& assets,
     ModelBatch& batch,
     const Frustum* frustum,
-    float delta,
-    bool pause,
     entityid_t fpsEntity
 ) {
     auto view = registry->view<EntityId, Transform, rigging::Skeleton>();
@@ -421,12 +432,6 @@ void Entities::render(
         if (eid.uid == fpsEntity) {
             continue;
         }
-        if (transform.dirty) {
-            transform.refresh();
-        }
-        if (skeleton.interpolation.isEnabled()) {
-            skeleton.interpolation.updateTimer(delta);
-        }
         const auto& pos = transform.pos;
         const auto& size = transform.size;
         if (frustum && !frustum->isBoxVisible(pos - size, pos + size)) {
@@ -434,9 +439,11 @@ void Entities::render(
         }
 
         const auto* rigConfig = skeleton.config;
-        rigConfig->render(
-            assets, batch, skeleton, transform.rot, pos, size
-        );
+        if (rigConfig) {
+            rigConfig->render(
+                assets, batch, skeleton, transform.rot, pos, size
+            );
+        }
     }
 }
 
diff --git a/src/objects/Entities.hpp b/src/objects/Entities.hpp
index 3b3a7e1a1..804ce17f4 100644
--- a/src/objects/Entities.hpp
+++ b/src/objects/Entities.hpp
@@ -69,8 +69,6 @@ public:
         const Assets& assets,
         ModelBatch& batch,
         const Frustum* frustum,
-        float delta,
-        bool pause,
         entityid_t fpsEntity
     );
 
diff --git a/src/objects/Entity.cpp b/src/objects/Entity.cpp
index 5fbfe1d99..e8c276dd2 100644
--- a/src/objects/Entity.cpp
+++ b/src/objects/Entity.cpp
@@ -64,7 +64,7 @@ dv::value Entity::serialize() const {
     root[COMP_RIGIDBODY] =
         rigidbody.serialize(def.save.body.velocity, def.save.body.settings);
 
-    if (skeleton != nullptr) {
+    if (skeleton != nullptr && skeleton->config != nullptr) {
         if (skeleton->config->getName() != def.skeletonName) {
             root["skeleton-name"] = skeleton->config->getName();
         }
diff --git a/src/presets/WeatherPreset.cpp b/src/presets/WeatherPreset.cpp
index 6ae0bae7e..3350e2d70 100644
--- a/src/presets/WeatherPreset.cpp
+++ b/src/presets/WeatherPreset.cpp
@@ -23,6 +23,9 @@ dv::value WeatherPreset::serialize() const {
     root["fog_opacity"] = fogOpacity;
     root["fog_dencity"] = fogDencity;
     root["fog_curve"] = fogCurve;
+    root["sky_tint"] = dv::to_value(skyTint);
+    root["clouds_tint"] = dv::to_value(cloudsTint);
+    root["min_sky_light"] = dv::to_value(minSkyLight);
     root["clouds"] = clouds;
     root["thunder_rate"] = thunderRate;
 
@@ -51,6 +54,9 @@ void WeatherPreset::deserialize(const dv::value& src) {
     src.at("fog_opacity").get(fogOpacity);
     src.at("fog_dencity").get(fogDencity);
     src.at("fog_curve").get(fogCurve);
+    dv::get_vec(src, "sky_tint", skyTint);
+    dv::get_vec(src, "clouds_tint", cloudsTint);
+    dv::get_vec(src, "min_sky_light", minSkyLight);
     src.at("clouds").get(clouds);
     src.at("thunder_rate").get(thunderRate);
 }
diff --git a/src/presets/WeatherPreset.hpp b/src/presets/WeatherPreset.hpp
index e49d1f3cb..d66ef0f63 100644
--- a/src/presets/WeatherPreset.hpp
+++ b/src/presets/WeatherPreset.hpp
@@ -60,6 +60,15 @@ struct WeatherPreset : Serializable {
     /// @brief Weather effects intensity
     float intensity = 0.0f;
 
+    /// @brief Skybox color multiplier 
+    glm::vec3 skyTint {1.0f, 1.0f, 1.0f};
+
+    /// @brief Clouds color multiplier
+    glm::vec3 cloudsTint {1.0f, 1.0f, 1.0f};
+
+    /// @brief Minimal sky-emitted lights (moon light)
+    glm::vec3 minSkyLight {0.2f, 0.25f, 0.33f};
+
     dv::value serialize() const override;
     void deserialize(const dv::value& src) override;
 };
diff --git a/src/settings.hpp b/src/settings.hpp
index ad597f76a..331ff3ee8 100644
--- a/src/settings.hpp
+++ b/src/settings.hpp
@@ -81,6 +81,8 @@ struct GraphicsSettings {
     IntegerSetting chunkMaxVerticesDense {800'000, 0, 8'000'000};
     /// @brief Limit of chunk renderers count
     IntegerSetting chunkMaxRenderers {6, -4, 32};
+    /// @brief Particles renderer vertices buffer capacity
+    IntegerSetting particlesBatchVertices {4'096, 0, 1'000'000};
     /// @brief Advanced render pipeline
     FlagSetting advancedRender {true};
     /// @brief Screen space ambient occlusion quality
@@ -91,6 +93,8 @@ struct GraphicsSettings {
     IntegerSetting denseRenderDistance {56, 0, 10'000};
     /// @brief Soft lighting for blocks
     FlagSetting softLighting {true};
+    /// @brief Clouds quality level
+    IntegerSetting cloudsQuality {2, 0, 2};
 };
 
 struct PathfindingSettings {
diff --git a/src/util/ObjectsPool.hpp b/src/util/ObjectsPool.hpp
index 25f633ab1..45923a2c5 100644
--- a/src/util/ObjectsPool.hpp
+++ b/src/util/ObjectsPool.hpp
@@ -50,6 +50,10 @@ namespace util {
         size_t countTotal() const {
             return objects.size();
         }
+
+        size_t countFree() const {
+            return freeObjects.size();
+        }
     private:
         std::vector<std::unique_ptr<void, AlignedDeleter>> objects;
         std::queue<void*> freeObjects;
diff --git a/src/util/ThreadPool.hpp b/src/util/ThreadPool.hpp
index e1f7f24d7..dd692d203 100644
--- a/src/util/ThreadPool.hpp
+++ b/src/util/ThreadPool.hpp
@@ -43,7 +43,7 @@ namespace util {
         std::condition_variable jobsMutexCondition;
         std::mutex jobsMutex;
         std::vector<std::unique_lock<std::mutex>> workersBlocked;
-        consumer<R&> resultConsumer;
+        consumer<R&&> resultConsumer;
         consumer<T&> onJobFailed = nullptr;
         runnable onComplete = nullptr;
         std::atomic<int> busyWorkers = 0;
@@ -54,7 +54,7 @@ namespace util {
         bool standaloneResults = true;
         bool stopOnFail = true;
 
-        void threadLoop(int index, std::shared_ptr<Worker<T, R>> worker) {
+        void threadLoop(int index, std::unique_ptr<Worker<T, R>> worker) {
             std::condition_variable variable;
             std::mutex mutex;
             bool locked = false;
@@ -78,7 +78,7 @@ namespace util {
                     {
                         std::lock_guard<std::mutex> lock(resultsMutex);
                         results.push(ThreadPoolResult<T, R> {
-                            job, variable, index, locked, result});
+                            job, variable, index, locked, std::move(result)});
                         if (!standaloneResults) {
                             locked = true;
                         }
@@ -117,8 +117,8 @@ namespace util {
         /// unlimited, -2 is half of auto count, -4 is quarter.
         ThreadPool(
             std::string name,
-            supplier<std::shared_ptr<Worker<T, R>>> workersSupplier,
-            consumer<R&> resultConsumer,
+            supplier<std::unique_ptr<Worker<T, R>>> workersSupplier,
+            consumer<R&&> resultConsumer,
             int maxWorkers=UNLIMITED
         )
             : logger(std::move(name)), resultConsumer(resultConsumer) {
@@ -184,22 +184,28 @@ namespace util {
         }
 
         void update() override {
+            pullResults();
+        }
+
+        size_t pullResults(size_t maxResults = -1) {
             if (!working) {
-                return;
+                return 0;
             }
             if (failed) {
                 throw std::runtime_error("some job failed");
             }
 
             bool complete = false;
+            size_t resultsProcessed = 0;
             {
                 std::lock_guard<std::mutex> lock(resultsMutex);
-                while (!results.empty()) {
-                    ThreadPoolResult<T, R> entry = results.front();
+                while (!results.empty() && resultsProcessed < maxResults) {
+                    ThreadPoolResult<T, R> entry = std::move(results.front());
                     results.pop();
 
+                    ++resultsProcessed;
                     try {
-                        resultConsumer(entry.entry);
+                        resultConsumer(std::move(entry.entry));
                     } catch (std::exception& err) {
                         logger.error() << err.what();
                         if (onJobFailed) {
@@ -219,7 +225,7 @@ namespace util {
                     }
                 }
 
-                if (onComplete && busyWorkers == 0) {
+                if (onComplete && busyWorkers == 0 && results.empty()) {
                     std::lock_guard<std::mutex> jobsLock(jobsMutex);
                     if (jobs.empty()) {
                         onComplete();
@@ -249,9 +255,10 @@ namespace util {
             if (complete) {
                 terminate();
             }
+            return resultsProcessed;
         }
 
-        void enqueueJob(T job) {
+        void enqueueJob(T&& job) {
             {
                 std::lock_guard<std::mutex> lock(jobsMutex);
                 jobs.push(std::move(job));
diff --git a/src/util/timeutil.cpp b/src/util/timeutil.cpp
index 1c24ba1cb..2dba44ccb 100644
--- a/src/util/timeutil.cpp
+++ b/src/util/timeutil.cpp
@@ -5,6 +5,7 @@
 using std::chrono::duration_cast;
 using std::chrono::high_resolution_clock;
 using std::chrono::microseconds;
+using std::chrono::nanoseconds;
 
 timeutil::Timer::Timer() {
     start = high_resolution_clock::now();
@@ -14,6 +15,11 @@ int64_t timeutil::Timer::stop() {
         .count();
 }
 
+int64_t timeutil::Timer::stopNs() {
+    return duration_cast<nanoseconds>(high_resolution_clock::now() - start)
+        .count();
+}
+
 timeutil::ScopeLogTimer::ScopeLogTimer(long long id) : scopeid_(id) {
 }
 
diff --git a/src/util/timeutil.hpp b/src/util/timeutil.hpp
index 514e745c1..2aa71187b 100644
--- a/src/util/timeutil.hpp
+++ b/src/util/timeutil.hpp
@@ -10,6 +10,7 @@ namespace timeutil {
     public:
         Timer();
         int64_t stop();
+        int64_t stopNs();
     };
 
     /**
diff --git a/src/voxels/Block.hpp b/src/voxels/Block.hpp
index 4465b6398..e1a68c28f 100644
--- a/src/voxels/Block.hpp
+++ b/src/voxels/Block.hpp
@@ -128,7 +128,7 @@ VC_ENUM_METADATA(BlockModelType)
     {"custom", BlockModelType::CUSTOM},
 VC_ENUM_END
 
-enum class CullingMode {
+enum class CullingMode : uint8_t {
     DEFAULT,
     OPTIONAL,
     DISABLED,
diff --git a/src/voxels/Chunks.cpp b/src/voxels/Chunks.cpp
index 7c4246cad..dc3f6153f 100644
--- a/src/voxels/Chunks.cpp
+++ b/src/voxels/Chunks.cpp
@@ -336,26 +336,103 @@ bool Chunks::putChunk(const std::shared_ptr<Chunk>& chunk) {
     return false;
 }
 
-// reduce nesting on next modification
-// 25.06.2024: not now
-// 11.11.2024: not now
-// 12.12.2025: not now
-void Chunks::getVoxels(VoxelsVolume& volume, bool backlight, int top) const {
-    voxel* voxels = volume.getVoxels();
-    light_t* lights = volume.getLights();
-    int x = volume.getX();
-    int y = volume.getY();
-    int z = volume.getZ();
+static void fill_with_void(
+    voxel* voxels,
+    light_t* lights,
+    const glm::ivec3& pos,
+    const glm::ivec3& size,
+    int cx,
+    int cz
+) {
+    for (int ly = pos.y; ly < pos.y + size.y; ly++) {
+        for (int lz = std::max(pos.z, cz * CHUNK_D);
+             lz < std::min(pos.z + size.z, (cz + 1) * CHUNK_D);
+             lz++) {
+            for (int lx = std::max(pos.x, cx * CHUNK_W);
+                 lx < std::min(pos.x + size.x, (cx + 1) * CHUNK_W);
+                 lx++) {
+                uint idx = vox_index(
+                    lx - pos.x, ly - pos.y, lz - pos.z, size.x, size.z
+                );
+                voxels[idx].id = BLOCK_VOID;
+                lights[idx] = 0;
+            }
+        }
+    }
+}
 
-    int w = volume.getW();
-    int h = std::min<int>(volume.getH(), top);
-    int d = volume.getD();
+static inline light_t apply_backlight(light_t light) {
+    return Lightmap::combine(
+        std::min(15, Lightmap::extract(light, 0) + 1),
+        std::min(15, Lightmap::extract(light, 1) + 1),
+        std::min(15, Lightmap::extract(light, 2) + 1),
+        std::min(15, static_cast<int>(Lightmap::extract(light, 3)))
+    );
+}
 
-    int scx = floordiv<CHUNK_W>(x);
-    int scz = floordiv<CHUNK_D>(z);
+// ugly
+static inline void sample_chunk(
+    const decltype(ContentIndices::blocks)& defs,
+    const Chunk& chunk,
+    voxel* voxels,
+    light_t* lights,
+    const glm::ivec3& pos,
+    const glm::ivec3& size,
+    int cx,
+    int cz,
+    bool backlight
+) {
+    const auto cvoxels = chunk.voxels;
+    const auto clights = chunk.lightmap ? chunk.lightmap->getLights() : nullptr;
+    for (int ly = pos.y; ly < pos.y + size.y; ly++) {
+        for (int lz = std::max(pos.z, cz * CHUNK_D);
+                lz < std::min(pos.z + size.z, (cz + 1) * CHUNK_D);
+                lz++) {
+            for (int lx = std::max(pos.x, cx * CHUNK_W);
+                    lx < std::min(pos.x + size.x, (cx + 1) * CHUNK_W);
+                    lx++) {
+                uint vidx = vox_index(
+                    lx - pos.x, ly - pos.y, lz - pos.z, size.x, size.z
+                );
+                uint cidx = vox_index(
+                    lx - cx * CHUNK_W,
+                    ly,
+                    lz - cz * CHUNK_D,
+                    CHUNK_W,
+                    CHUNK_D
+                );
+                auto& vox = voxels[vidx];
+                vox = cvoxels[cidx];
+                light_t light = clights ? clights[cidx]
+                                        : Lightmap::SUN_LIGHT_ONLY;
+                // todo: move to the BlocksRenderer
+                if (backlight) {
+                    const auto block = defs.get(vox.id);
+                    if (block && block->lightPassing) {
+                        light = apply_backlight(light);
+                    }
+                }
+                lights[vidx] = light;
+            }
+        }
+    }
+}
 
-    int ecx = floordiv<CHUNK_W>(x + w);
-    int ecz = floordiv<CHUNK_D>(z + d);
+void Chunks::getVoxels(
+    voxel* voxels,
+    light_t* lights,
+    const glm::ivec3& pos,
+    const glm::ivec3& size,
+    bool backlight,
+    int top
+) const {
+    int h = std::min<int>(size.y, top);
+
+    int scx = floordiv<CHUNK_W>(pos.x);
+    int scz = floordiv<CHUNK_D>(pos.z);
+
+    int ecx = floordiv<CHUNK_W>(pos.x + size.x);
+    int ecz = floordiv<CHUNK_D>(pos.z + size.z);
 
     int cw = ecx - scx + 1;
     int cd = ecz - scz + 1;
@@ -365,67 +442,37 @@ void Chunks::getVoxels(VoxelsVolume& volume, bool backlight, int top) const {
         for (int cx = scx; cx < scx + cw; cx++) {
             const auto chunk = getChunk(cx, cz);
             if (chunk == nullptr) {
-                // no chunk loaded -> filling with BLOCK_VOID
-                for (int ly = y; ly < y + h; ly++) {
-                    for (int lz = std::max(z, cz * CHUNK_D);
-                             lz < std::min(z + d, (cz + 1) * CHUNK_D);
-                             lz++) {
-                        for (int lx = std::max(x, cx * CHUNK_W);
-                                 lx < std::min(x + w, (cx + 1) * CHUNK_W);
-                                 lx++) {
-                            uint idx = vox_index(lx - x, ly - y, lz - z, w, d);
-                            voxels[idx].id = BLOCK_VOID;
-                            lights[idx] = 0;
-                        }
-                    }
-                }
-            } else {
-                const voxel* cvoxels = chunk->voxels;
-                const light_t* clights =
-                    chunk->lightmap ? chunk->lightmap->getLights() : nullptr;
-                for (int ly = y; ly < y + h; ly++) {
-                    for (int lz = std::max(z, cz * CHUNK_D);
-                             lz < std::min(z + d, (cz + 1) * CHUNK_D);
-                             lz++) {
-                        for (int lx = std::max(x, cx * CHUNK_W);
-                                 lx < std::min(x + w, (cx + 1) * CHUNK_W);
-                                 lx++) {
-                            uint vidx = vox_index(lx - x, ly - y, lz - z, w, d);
-                            uint cidx = vox_index(
-                                lx - cx * CHUNK_W,
-                                ly,
-                                lz - cz * CHUNK_D,
-                                CHUNK_W,
-                                CHUNK_D
-                            );
-                            voxels[vidx] = cvoxels[cidx];
-                            light_t light = clights ? clights[cidx]
-                                                    : Lightmap::SUN_LIGHT_ONLY;
-                            if (backlight) {
-                                const auto block =
-                                    indices.blocks.get(voxels[vidx].id);
-                                if (block && block->lightPassing) {
-                                    light = Lightmap::combine(
-                                        std::min(15,
-                                            Lightmap::extract(light, 0) + 1),
-                                        std::min(15,
-                                            Lightmap::extract(light, 1) + 1),
-                                        std::min(15,
-                                            Lightmap::extract(light, 2) + 1),
-                                        std::min(15, 
-                                            static_cast<int>(Lightmap::extract(light, 3)))
-                                    );
-                                }
-                            }
-                            lights[vidx] = light;
-                        }
-                    }
-                }
+                fill_with_void(
+                    voxels, lights, pos, {size.x, h, size.z}, cx, cz
+                );
+                continue;
             }
+            sample_chunk(
+                indices.blocks,
+                *chunk,
+                voxels,
+                lights,
+                pos,
+                {size.x, h, size.z},
+                cx,
+                cz,
+                backlight
+            );
         }
     }
 }
 
+void Chunks::getVoxels(VoxelsVolume& volume, bool backlight, int top) const {
+    getVoxels(
+        volume.getVoxels(),
+        volume.getLights(),
+        {volume.getX(), volume.getY(), volume.getZ()},
+        {volume.getW(), volume.getH(), volume.getD()},
+        backlight,
+        top
+    );
+}
+
 void Chunks::saveAndClear() {
     areaMap.clear();
 }
diff --git a/src/voxels/Chunks.hpp b/src/voxels/Chunks.hpp
index 5b8866bfc..4fe24f289 100644
--- a/src/voxels/Chunks.hpp
+++ b/src/voxels/Chunks.hpp
@@ -23,6 +23,8 @@ class LevelEvents;
 class Block;
 class VoxelsVolume;
 
+template <int w, int h, int d> class StaticVoxelsVolume;
+
 /// Player-centred chunks matrix
 class Chunks {
     LevelEvents* events;
@@ -129,7 +131,34 @@ public:
     bool isReplaceableBlock(int32_t x, int32_t y, int32_t z);
     bool isObstacleBlock(int32_t x, int32_t y, int32_t z);
 
-    void getVoxels(VoxelsVolume& volume, bool backlight = false, int top = CHUNK_H) const;
+    void getVoxels(
+        VoxelsVolume& volume, bool backlight = false, int top = CHUNK_H
+    ) const;
+
+    template <int w, int h, int d>
+    void getVoxels(
+        StaticVoxelsVolume<w, h, d>& volume,
+        bool backlight = false,
+        int top = CHUNK_H
+    ) const {
+        getVoxels(
+            volume.getVoxels(),
+            volume.getLights(),
+            {volume.getX(), volume.getY(), volume.getZ()},
+            {w, h, d},
+            backlight,
+            top
+        );
+    }
+
+    void getVoxels(
+        voxel* voxels,
+        light_t* lights,
+        const glm::ivec3& pos,
+        const glm::ivec3& size,
+        bool backlight,
+        int top
+    ) const;
 
     void setCenter(int32_t x, int32_t z);
     void resize(uint32_t newW, uint32_t newD);
diff --git a/src/voxels/VoxelsVolume.cpp b/src/voxels/VoxelsVolume.cpp
index d74f69eef..86ba1a32f 100644
--- a/src/voxels/VoxelsVolume.cpp
+++ b/src/voxels/VoxelsVolume.cpp
@@ -1,28 +1,55 @@
-#include "VoxelsVolume.hpp"
-
-VoxelsVolume::VoxelsVolume(int x, int y, int z, int w, int h, int d)
-    : x(x),
-      y(y),
-      z(z),
-      w(w),
-      h(h),
-      d(d),
-      voxels(std::make_unique<voxel[]>(w * h * d)),
-      lights(std::make_unique<light_t[]>(w * h * d)) {
-    for (int i = 0; i < w * h * d; i++) {
-        voxels[i].id = BLOCK_VOID;
-    }
-}
-
-VoxelsVolume::VoxelsVolume(int w, int h, int d)
-    : VoxelsVolume(0, 0, 0, w, h, d) {
-}
-
-VoxelsVolume::~VoxelsVolume() {
-}
-
-void VoxelsVolume::setPosition(int x, int y, int z) {
-    this->x = x;
-    this->y = y;
-    this->z = z;
-}
+#include "VoxelsVolume.hpp"
+
+#include "constants.hpp"
+#include "content/Content.hpp"
+#include "voxels/Block.hpp"
+
+#include <assert.h>
+
+void VoxelsVolume::compressInto(VoxelsVolume& dst, const Content& content) const {
+    assert(dst.w < w && dst.h < h && dst.d < d);
+    assert(w % dst.w == 0 && h % dst.h == 0 && d % dst.d == 0);
+
+    int stepW = w / dst.w;
+    int stepH = h / dst.h;
+    int stepD = d / dst.d;
+    int height = dst.h;
+    int depth = dst.d;
+    int width = dst.w;
+
+    auto dstVoxels = dst.getVoxels();
+    auto dstLights = dst.getLights();
+
+    const auto& blockDefs = content.getIndices()->blocks;
+
+    for (int y = 0; y < height; y++) {
+        for (int z = 0; z < depth; z++) {
+            for (int x = 0; x < width; x++) {
+                voxel selectedVoxel {BLOCK_AIR, {}};
+                light_t light = 0;
+                for (int ly = 0; ly < stepH; ly++) {
+                    for (int lz = 0; lz < stepD; lz++) {
+                        for (int lx = 0; lx < stepW; lx++) {
+                            size_t srcIndex = vox_index(
+                                x * stepW + lx, y * stepH + ly, z * stepD, w, d
+                            );
+                            auto vox = voxels[srcIndex];
+                            if (vox.id == BLOCK_VOID) {
+                                continue;
+                            }
+                            const auto& def = blockDefs.require(vox.id);
+                            if (def.rt.solid) {
+                                selectedVoxel = std::move(vox);
+                            } else if (light == 0) {
+                                light = lights[srcIndex];
+                            }
+                        }
+                    }
+                }
+                size_t dstIndex = vox_index(x, y, z, dst.w, dst.d);
+                dstLights[dstIndex] = light;
+                dstVoxels[dstIndex] = std::move(selectedVoxel);
+            }
+        }
+    }
+}
diff --git a/src/voxels/VoxelsVolume.hpp b/src/voxels/VoxelsVolume.hpp
index 72afc0786..471b159c5 100644
--- a/src/voxels/VoxelsVolume.hpp
+++ b/src/voxels/VoxelsVolume.hpp
@@ -4,17 +4,27 @@
 #include "typedefs.hpp"
 #include "voxel.hpp"
 
-class VoxelsVolume {
-    int x, y, z;
-    int w, h, d;
-    std::unique_ptr<voxel[]> voxels;
-    std::unique_ptr<light_t[]> lights;
-public:
-    VoxelsVolume(int w, int h, int d);
-    VoxelsVolume(int x, int y, int z, int w, int h, int d);
-    virtual ~VoxelsVolume();
+#include <cstring>
 
-    void setPosition(int x, int y, int z);
+class Content;
+
+class VoxelsVolume {
+public:
+    VoxelsVolume(int w, int h, int d)
+     : VoxelsVolume(0, 0, 0, w, h, d) {}
+
+    VoxelsVolume(int x, int y, int z, int w, int h, int d)
+        : x(x), y(y), z(z), w(w), h(h), d(d),
+          voxels(std::make_unique<voxel[]>(w * h * d)),
+          lights(std::make_unique<light_t[]>(w * h * d)) {
+        std::memset(voxels.get(), 0xFF, sizeof(voxel) * w * h * d);
+    }
+
+    void setPosition(int x, int y, int z) {
+        this->x = x;
+        this->y = y;
+        this->z = z;
+    }
 
     int getX() const {
         return x;
@@ -40,11 +50,19 @@ public:
         return d;
     }
 
-    voxel* getVoxels() const {
+    voxel* getVoxels() {
         return voxels.get();
     }
 
-    light_t* getLights() const {
+    const voxel* getVoxels() const {
+        return voxels.get();
+    }
+
+    light_t* getLights() {
+        return lights.get();
+    }
+
+    const light_t* getLights() const {
         return lights.get();
     }
 
@@ -72,4 +90,92 @@ public:
         }
         return lights[vox_index(bx - x, by - y, bz - z, w, d)];
     }
+
+    void compressInto(VoxelsVolume& dst, const Content& content) const;
+private:
+    int x, y, z;
+    int w, h, d;
+    std::unique_ptr<voxel[]> voxels;
+    std::unique_ptr<light_t[]> lights;
 };
+
+
+template <int w, int h, int d>
+class StaticVoxelsVolume {
+public:
+    static inline constexpr size_t size = w * h * d;
+    static inline constexpr int width = w;
+    static inline constexpr int height = h;
+    static inline constexpr int depth = d;
+
+    StaticVoxelsVolume()
+     : StaticVoxelsVolume(0, 0, 0) {}
+    
+    StaticVoxelsVolume(int x, int y, int z)
+    : x(x), y(y), z(z) {
+        std::memset(voxels, 0xFF, sizeof(voxel) * size);
+    }
+
+    void setPosition(int x, int y, int z) {
+        this->x = x;
+        this->y = y;
+        this->z = z;
+    }
+
+    int getX() const {
+        return x;
+    }
+
+    int getY() const {
+        return y;
+    }
+
+    int getZ() const {
+        return z;
+    }
+
+    voxel* getVoxels() {
+        return voxels;
+    }
+
+    light_t* getLights() {
+        return lights;
+    }
+
+    inline blockid_t pickBlockId(uint bx, uint by, uint bz) const {
+        bx -= x;
+        by -= y;
+        bz -= z;
+        if (bx >= w || by >= h || bz >= d) {
+            return BLOCK_VOID;
+        }
+        return voxels[vox_index(bx, by, bz, w, d)].id;
+    }
+
+    
+    inline const voxel& pickBlock(uint bx, uint by, uint bz) const {
+        bx -= x;
+        by -= y;
+        bz -= z;
+        if (bx >= w || by >= h || bz >= d) {
+            static voxel voidVoxel {BLOCK_VOID, {}};
+            return voidVoxel;
+        }
+        return voxels[vox_index(bx, by, bz, w, d)];
+    }
+
+    inline light_t pickLight(uint bx, uint by, uint bz) const {
+        bx -= x;
+        by -= y;
+        bz -= z;
+        if (bx >= w || by >= h || bz >= d) {
+            return 0;
+        }
+        return lights[vox_index(bx, by, bz, w, d)];
+    }
+private:
+    int x, y, z;
+    voxel voxels[size];
+    light_t lights[size];
+};
+
diff --git a/src/window/detail/GLFWWindow.cpp b/src/window/detail/GLFWWindow.cpp
index a27b27b03..2433cc27f 100644
--- a/src/window/detail/GLFWWindow.cpp
+++ b/src/window/detail/GLFWWindow.cpp
@@ -561,7 +561,7 @@ public:
         glPixelStorei(GL_PACK_ALIGNMENT, 1);
         glReadPixels(0, 0, size.x, size.y, GL_RGB, GL_UNSIGNED_BYTE, data.get());
         return std::make_unique<ImageData>(
-            ImageFormat::rgb888, size.x, size.y, data.release()
+            ImageFormat::RGB888, size.x, size.y, data.release()
         );
     }
 
diff --git a/src/world/Weather.hpp b/src/world/Weather.hpp
index 6d8af0bb2..3084bf99e 100644
--- a/src/world/Weather.hpp
+++ b/src/world/Weather.hpp
@@ -12,6 +12,7 @@ struct Weather : Serializable {
     std::string nameB;
     float t = 1.0f;
     float speed = 0.0f;
+    glm::vec3 highlight {}; 
 
     void update(float delta) {
         t += delta * speed;
@@ -51,6 +52,18 @@ struct Weather : Serializable {
         return b.clouds * sqrtT + a.clouds * (1.0f - sqrtT);
     }
 
+    glm::vec3 skyTint() const {
+        return b.skyTint * t + a.skyTint * (1.0f - t);
+    }
+
+    glm::vec3 cloudsTint() const {
+        return b.cloudsTint * t + a.cloudsTint * (1.0f - t);
+    }
+
+    glm::vec3 minSkyLight() const {
+        return b.minSkyLight * t + a.minSkyLight * (1.0f - t);
+    }
+
     dv::value serialize() const override;
     void deserialize(const dv::value& src) override;
 };
diff --git a/src/world/files/WorldConverter.cpp b/src/world/files/WorldConverter.cpp
index 2f116d22e..2f7716d3f 100644
--- a/src/world/files/WorldConverter.cpp
+++ b/src/world/files/WorldConverter.cpp
@@ -162,8 +162,8 @@ std::shared_ptr<Task> WorldConverter::startTask(
     }
     auto pool = std::make_shared<util::ThreadPool<ConvertTask, int>>(
         "converter-pool",
-        [=]() { return std::make_shared<ConverterWorker>(converter); },
-        [=](int&) {}
+        [=]() { return std::make_unique<ConverterWorker>(converter); },
+        [=](int&&) {}
     );
     auto& converterTasks = converter->tasks;
     while (!converterTasks.empty()) {
diff --git a/test/world/generator/SurroundMap.cpp b/test/world/generator/SurroundMap.cpp
index 6fb5d7ae2..45294fa99 100644
--- a/test/world/generator/SurroundMap.cpp
+++ b/test/world/generator/SurroundMap.cpp
@@ -46,7 +46,7 @@ void visualize(const SurroundMap& map, int mul, int max) {
     int ox = areaMap.getOffsetX();
     int oy = areaMap.getOffsetY();
     
-    ImageData image(ImageFormat::rgb888, w, h);
+    ImageData image(ImageFormat::RGB888, w, h);
     ubyte* bytes = image.getData();
     for (int y = 0; y < h; y++) {
         for (int x = 0; x < w; x++) {