Install Vulkan Optimized in GDLauncher
Vulkan Optimized 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 Vulkan Optimized supports (1.21.11, 1.20.1, 1.19.4 are common choices).
- Open the new instance, go to the Addons tab, and click Add Addons.
- Paste the Quick Install ID
#vulkan-optimized, find Vulkan 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 Vulkan Optimized supports. As of the latest release, 1.21.11, 1.20.1, 1.19.4 are supported. Vulkan Optimized 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 Vulkan Optimized free?
Yes. Vulkan Optimized is free to download and install through GDLauncher. GDLauncher itself is also free and ad-free.
What Minecraft versions does Vulkan Optimized support?
Vulkan Optimized supports Minecraft 1.21.11, 1.20.1, 1.19.4. GDLauncher will automatically pick a compatible version when you install it.
Does Vulkan Optimized require Forge or Fabric?
Vulkan Optimized requires Fabric. GDLauncher will install the correct loader automatically when you create an instance.
How do I install Vulkan Optimized?
Open GDLauncher, go to your instance's Addons tab, click Add Addons, and paste the Quick Install ID #vulkan-optimized. GDLauncher handles dependencies and the right Minecraft version automatically.
Who made Vulkan Optimized?
Vulkan Optimized is made by Sylixe. The full project lives on Modrinth (https://modrinth.com/modpack/vulkan-optimized).
Need help?
Read our troubleshooting guide, check the guides section, or join the GDLauncher Discord community.