How to install "Distant Horizons & Iris Shaders"

Install Distant Horizons & Iris Shaders in GDLauncher

Distant Horizons & Iris Shaders runs on Fabric, NeoForge. Pick whichever your existing instance uses, or create a new one. GDLauncher installs the correct loader automatically.

Install on Fabric

1. Open GDLauncher and create a new instance (the + button on the Library page).
2. Pick the Fabric loader and a Minecraft version that Distant Horizons & Iris Shaders supports (26.1.2, 1.21.11, 1.20.6 are common choices).
3. Open the new instance, go to the Addons tab, and click Add Addons.
4. Paste the Quick Install ID #distant-horizons-iris-shaders, find Distant Horizons & Iris Shaders in the results, and hit Download. GDLauncher pulls dependencies automatically.
5. Hit Play. That's it.

Install on NeoForge

1. Open GDLauncher and create a new instance (the + button on the Library page).
2. Pick the NeoForge loader and a Minecraft version that Distant Horizons & Iris Shaders supports (26.1.2, 1.21.11, 1.20.6 are common choices).
3. Open the new instance, go to the Addons tab, and click Add Addons.
4. Paste the Quick Install ID #distant-horizons-iris-shaders, find Distant Horizons & Iris Shaders in the results, and hit Download. GDLauncher pulls dependencies automatically.
5. Hit Play. That's it.

Before you install

Make sure your Minecraft version matches what Distant Horizons & Iris Shaders supports. As of the latest release, 26.1.2, 1.21.11, 1.20.6 are supported. Distant Horizons & Iris Shaders supports multiple loaders (Fabric, NeoForge); pick whichever matches your other mods. GDLauncher checks compatibility for you and won't install something incompatible with the instance you've chosen.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Distant Horizons & Iris Shaders free?

Yes. Distant Horizons & Iris Shaders is free to download and install through GDLauncher. GDLauncher itself is also free and ad-free.

What Minecraft versions does Distant Horizons & Iris Shaders support?

Distant Horizons & Iris Shaders supports Minecraft 26.1.2, 1.21.11, 1.20.6. GDLauncher will automatically pick a compatible version when you install it.

Does Distant Horizons & Iris Shaders require Forge or Fabric?

Distant Horizons & Iris Shaders supports Fabric, NeoForge. Pick the loader that matches your other mods, or let GDLauncher set up a fresh instance for you.

How do I install Distant Horizons & Iris Shaders?

Open GDLauncher, go to your instance's Addons tab, click Add Addons, and paste the Quick Install ID #distant-horizons-iris-shaders. GDLauncher handles dependencies and the right Minecraft version automatically.

Who made Distant Horizons & Iris Shaders?

Distant Horizons & Iris Shaders is made by SysError06. The full project lives on CurseForge (https://www.curseforge.com/minecraft/modpacks/distant-horizons-iris-shaders).

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