How to install "Distant horizon + shaders"

Install Distant horizon + shaders in GDLauncher

Distant horizon + shaders runs on NeoForge. Pick whichever your existing instance uses, or create a new one. GDLauncher installs the correct loader automatically.

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 horizon + shaders supports (1.21.3 are common choices).
3. Open the new instance, go to the Addons tab, and click Add Addons.
4. Paste the Quick Install ID #distant-horizon-+-shaders, find Distant horizon + 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 horizon + shaders supports. As of the latest release, 1.21.3 are supported. Distant horizon + shaders only runs on NeoForge; 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 Distant horizon + shaders free?

Yes. Distant horizon + shaders is free to download and install through GDLauncher. GDLauncher itself is also free and ad-free.

What Minecraft versions does Distant horizon + shaders support?

Distant horizon + shaders supports Minecraft 1.21.3. GDLauncher will automatically pick a compatible version when you install it.

Does Distant horizon + shaders require Forge or Fabric?

Distant horizon + shaders requires NeoForge. GDLauncher will install the correct loader automatically when you create an instance.

How do I install Distant horizon + shaders?

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

Who made Distant horizon + shaders?

Distant horizon + shaders is made by Askfirst. The full project lives on Modrinth (https://modrinth.com/modpack/distant-horizon-+-shaders).

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