How to install "Distant Worlds Beyond"

Install Distant Worlds Beyond in GDLauncher

Distant Worlds Beyond 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 Distant Worlds Beyond supports (1.21.5, 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-worlds-beyond, find Distant Worlds Beyond 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 Worlds Beyond supports. As of the latest release, 1.21.5, 1.20.6 are supported. Distant Worlds Beyond 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 Worlds Beyond free?

Yes. Distant Worlds Beyond is free to download and install through GDLauncher. GDLauncher itself is also free and ad-free.

What Minecraft versions does Distant Worlds Beyond support?

Distant Worlds Beyond supports Minecraft 1.21.5, 1.20.6. GDLauncher will automatically pick a compatible version when you install it.

Does Distant Worlds Beyond require Forge or Fabric?

Distant Worlds Beyond requires Fabric. GDLauncher will install the correct loader automatically when you create an instance.

How do I install Distant Worlds Beyond?

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

Who made Distant Worlds Beyond?

Distant Worlds Beyond is made by preej.. The full project lives on Modrinth (https://modrinth.com/modpack/distant-worlds-beyond).

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