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
- Open GDLauncher and create a new instance (the + button on the Library page).
- 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).
- Open the new instance, go to the Addons tab, and click Add Addons.
- Paste the Quick Install ID
#distant-horizons-iris-shaders, find Distant Horizons & Iris Shaders in the results, and hit Download. GDLauncher pulls dependencies automatically. - Hit Play. That's it.
Install on NeoForge
- Open GDLauncher and create a new instance (the + button on the Library page).
- 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).
- Open the new instance, go to the Addons tab, and click Add Addons.
- Paste the Quick Install ID
#distant-horizons-iris-shaders, find Distant Horizons & Iris Shaders 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 & 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 Piotr_Barcz. The full project lives on Modrinth (https://modrinth.com/modpack/distant-horizons-iris-shaders).
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