Install Game Stages in GDLauncher
Game Stages runs on Forge, NeoForge. 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 Game Stages supports (1.20.3, 1.19.4, 1.18.2 are common choices).
- Open the new instance, go to the Addons tab, and click Add Addons.
- Paste the Quick Install ID
#game-stages, find Game Stages in the results, and hit Download. GDLauncher pulls dependencies automatically. - Hit Play. That's it.
Install on NeoForge
- Open GDLauncher and create a new instance (the + button on the Library page).
- Pick the NeoForge loader and a Minecraft version that Game Stages supports (1.20.3, 1.19.4, 1.18.2 are common choices).
- Open the new instance, go to the Addons tab, and click Add Addons.
- Paste the Quick Install ID
#game-stages, find Game Stages 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 Game Stages supports. As of the latest release, 1.20.3, 1.19.4, 1.18.2 are supported. Game Stages supports multiple loaders (Forge, NeoForge); pick whichever matches your other mods. GDLauncher checks compatibility for you and won't install something incompatible with the instance you've chosen.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Game Stages free?
Yes. Game Stages is free to download and install through GDLauncher. GDLauncher itself is also free and ad-free.
What Minecraft versions does Game Stages support?
Game Stages supports Minecraft 1.20.3, 1.19.4, 1.18.2, 1.16.5, 1.15.2, 1.14.4. GDLauncher will automatically pick a compatible version when you install it.
Does Game Stages require Forge or Fabric?
Game Stages supports Forge, NeoForge. Pick the loader that matches your other mods, or let GDLauncher set up a fresh instance for you.
How do I install Game Stages?
Open GDLauncher, go to your instance's Addons tab, click Add Addons, and paste the Quick Install ID #game-stages. GDLauncher handles dependencies and the right Minecraft version automatically.
Who made Game Stages?
Game Stages is made by DarkhaxDev. The full project lives on CurseForge (https://www.curseforge.com/minecraft/mc-mods/game-stages).
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Need help?
Read our troubleshooting guide, check the guides section, or join the GDLauncher Discord community.