A pixelated portal effect that creates a stylized gateway using blocky, glitch-like fragments and retro-digital aesthetics.

The effect creates a strong sense of transition and distortion: a circular portal is assembled from shimmering pixels pulsating with unstable energy, as if rendered from a distorted or low-quality space.

The portal's surface is constructed from massive, pixelated layers that shift and tremble, creating a dynamic, animated silhouette. Bright, segmented arcs rotate around the center, while internal fragments shimmer as they transition from one visibility state to another, creating the impression of a digital construct struggling to stabilize. Subtle color separation and chromatic shifts enhance the glitch effect.

The effect can be customized by color scheme, pixel density, distortion strength, and animation speed—from clean, arcade-style visuals to intense glitch and distortion effects.

Ideal for teleportation portals, sci-fi transitions, cyberpunk environments, retro games, digital worlds, or stylized UI-driven effects.

Demo video: https://youtu.be/k_LasAxueCk