Install Redstone Essentials in GDLauncher
Redstone Essentials 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 Redstone Essentials supports (1.21, 1.20.6, 1.19.4 are common choices).
- Open the new instance, go to the Addons tab, and click Add Addons.
- Paste the Quick Install ID
#redstoned, find Redstone Essentials 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 Redstone Essentials supports. As of the latest release, 1.21, 1.20.6, 1.19.4 are supported. Redstone Essentials 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 Redstone Essentials free?
Yes. Redstone Essentials is free to download and install through GDLauncher. GDLauncher itself is also free and ad-free.
What Minecraft versions does Redstone Essentials support?
Redstone Essentials supports Minecraft 1.21, 1.20.6, 1.19.4, 1.18.2, 1.17.1. GDLauncher will automatically pick a compatible version when you install it.
Does Redstone Essentials require Forge or Fabric?
Redstone Essentials requires Fabric. GDLauncher will install the correct loader automatically when you create an instance.
How do I install Redstone Essentials?
Open GDLauncher, go to your instance's Addons tab, click Add Addons, and paste the Quick Install ID #redstoned. GDLauncher handles dependencies and the right Minecraft version automatically.
Who made Redstone Essentials?
Redstone Essentials is made by hound22. The full project lives on Modrinth (https://modrinth.com/modpack/redstoned).
Need help?
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