Install Distant Horizons Optimized in GDLauncher
Distant Horizons Optimized runs on Fabric. Pick whichever your existing instance uses, or create a new one. GDLauncher installs the correct loader automatically.
Install on Fabric
- Open GDLauncher and create a new instance (the + button on the Library page).
- Pick the Fabric loader and a Minecraft version that Distant Horizons Optimized supports (1.21 are common choices).
- Open the new instance, go to the Addons tab, and click Add Addons.
- Paste the Quick Install ID
#distant-horizons-+, find Distant Horizons Optimized in the results, and hit Download. GDLauncher pulls dependencies automatically. - Hit Play. That's it.
Before you install
Make sure your Minecraft version matches what Distant Horizons Optimized supports. As of the latest release, 1.21 are supported. Distant Horizons Optimized 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 Distant Horizons Optimized free?
Yes. Distant Horizons Optimized is free to download and install through GDLauncher. GDLauncher itself is also free and ad-free.
What Minecraft versions does Distant Horizons Optimized support?
Distant Horizons Optimized supports Minecraft 1.21. GDLauncher will automatically pick a compatible version when you install it.
Does Distant Horizons Optimized require Forge or Fabric?
Distant Horizons Optimized requires Fabric. GDLauncher will install the correct loader automatically when you create an instance.
How do I install Distant Horizons Optimized?
Open GDLauncher, go to your instance's Addons tab, click Add Addons, and paste the Quick Install ID #distant-horizons-+. GDLauncher handles dependencies and the right Minecraft version automatically.
Who made Distant Horizons Optimized?
Distant Horizons Optimized is made by Shad0w_. The full project lives on Modrinth (https://modrinth.com/modpack/distant-horizons-+).
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