Install Minecraft: Steam Deck Edition in GDLauncher
Minecraft: Steam Deck Edition 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 Minecraft: Steam Deck Edition supports (1.21.1, 1.20.4, 1.19.4 are common choices).
- Open the new instance, go to the Addons tab, and click Add Addons.
- Paste the Quick Install ID
#minecraft-steam-deck-edition, find Minecraft: Steam Deck Edition 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 Minecraft: Steam Deck Edition supports. As of the latest release, 1.21.1, 1.20.4, 1.19.4 are supported. Minecraft: Steam Deck Edition 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 Minecraft: Steam Deck Edition free?
Yes. Minecraft: Steam Deck Edition is free to download and install through GDLauncher. GDLauncher itself is also free and ad-free.
What Minecraft versions does Minecraft: Steam Deck Edition support?
Minecraft: Steam Deck Edition supports Minecraft 1.21.1, 1.20.4, 1.19.4. GDLauncher will automatically pick a compatible version when you install it.
Does Minecraft: Steam Deck Edition require Forge or Fabric?
Minecraft: Steam Deck Edition requires Fabric. GDLauncher will install the correct loader automatically when you create an instance.
How do I install Minecraft: Steam Deck Edition?
Open GDLauncher, go to your instance's Addons tab, click Add Addons, and paste the Quick Install ID #minecraft-steam-deck-edition. GDLauncher handles dependencies and the right Minecraft version automatically.
Who made Minecraft: Steam Deck Edition?
Minecraft: Steam Deck Edition is made by Blasto. The full project lives on Modrinth (https://modrinth.com/modpack/minecraft-steam-deck-edition).
Need help?
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