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How to install "ModernCraft (Distant Horizons)"

A modpack based on the Distant Horizons mod, with shaders, performance mods, and a lot of vanilla+ improvements

Author

fulminox

Downloads

118.8K

Last Updated

Apr 25, 2025

Mod Loaders

Fabric

Minecraft Versions

1.21.1 1.20.1
Vanilla+ Exploration Small / Light

Quick Install ID

#moderncraft-distant-horizons

Install ModernCraft (Distant Horizons) in GDLauncher

ModernCraft (Distant Horizons) runs on Fabric. 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 ModernCraft (Distant Horizons) supports (1.21.1, 1.20.1 are common choices).
  3. Open the new instance, go to the Addons tab, and click Add Addons.
  4. Paste the Quick Install ID #moderncraft-distant-horizons, find ModernCraft (Distant Horizons) 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 ModernCraft (Distant Horizons) supports. As of the latest release, 1.21.1, 1.20.1 are supported. ModernCraft (Distant Horizons) only runs on Fabric; mods built for other loaders won't work. GDLauncher checks compatibility for you and won't install something incompatible with the instance you've chosen.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is ModernCraft (Distant Horizons) free?

Yes. ModernCraft (Distant Horizons) is free to download and install through GDLauncher. GDLauncher itself is also free and ad-free.

What Minecraft versions does ModernCraft (Distant Horizons) support?

ModernCraft (Distant Horizons) supports Minecraft 1.21.1, 1.20.1. GDLauncher will automatically pick a compatible version when you install it.

Does ModernCraft (Distant Horizons) require Forge or Fabric?

ModernCraft (Distant Horizons) requires Fabric. GDLauncher will install the correct loader automatically when you create an instance.

How do I install ModernCraft (Distant Horizons)?

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

Who made ModernCraft (Distant Horizons)?

ModernCraft (Distant Horizons) is made by fulminox. The full project lives on CurseForge (https://www.curseforge.com/minecraft/modpacks/moderncraft-distant-horizons).

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