Install Forge Optimized in GDLauncher
Forge Optimized runs on Forge. Pick whichever your existing instance uses, or create a new one. GDLauncher installs the correct loader automatically.
Install on Forge
- Open GDLauncher and create a new instance (the + button on the Library page).
- Pick the Forge loader and a Minecraft version that Forge Optimized supports (1.20.1 are common choices).
- Open the new instance, go to the Addons tab, and click Add Addons.
- Paste the Quick Install ID
#forge-optimized-modpack, find Forge 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 Forge Optimized supports. As of the latest release, 1.20.1 are supported. Forge Optimized only runs on Forge; 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 Forge Optimized free?
Yes. Forge Optimized is free to download and install through GDLauncher. GDLauncher itself is also free and ad-free.
What Minecraft versions does Forge Optimized support?
Forge Optimized supports Minecraft 1.20.1. GDLauncher will automatically pick a compatible version when you install it.
Does Forge Optimized require Forge or Fabric?
Forge Optimized requires Forge. GDLauncher will install the correct loader automatically when you create an instance.
How do I install Forge Optimized?
Open GDLauncher, go to your instance's Addons tab, click Add Addons, and paste the Quick Install ID #forge-optimized-modpack. GDLauncher handles dependencies and the right Minecraft version automatically.
Who made Forge Optimized?
Forge Optimized is made by spunkyinsaan. The full project lives on Modrinth (https://modrinth.com/modpack/forge-optimized-modpack).
Need help?
Read our troubleshooting guide, check the guides section, or join the GDLauncher Discord community.