Install Applied Energistics 2 in GDLauncher
Applied Energistics 2 runs on Fabric, Forge, NeoForge. 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 Applied Energistics 2 supports (26.1.2, 1.21.1, 1.20.6 are common choices).
- Open the new instance, go to the Addons tab, and click Add Addons.
- Paste the Quick Install ID
#ae2, find Applied Energistics 2 in the results, and hit Download. GDLauncher pulls dependencies automatically. - Hit Play. That's it.
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 Applied Energistics 2 supports (26.1.2, 1.21.1, 1.20.6 are common choices).
- Open the new instance, go to the Addons tab, and click Add Addons.
- Paste the Quick Install ID
#ae2, find Applied Energistics 2 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 Applied Energistics 2 supports (26.1.2, 1.21.1, 1.20.6 are common choices).
- Open the new instance, go to the Addons tab, and click Add Addons.
- Paste the Quick Install ID
#ae2, find Applied Energistics 2 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 Applied Energistics 2 supports. As of the latest release, 26.1.2, 1.21.1, 1.20.6 are supported. Applied Energistics 2 supports multiple loaders (Fabric, 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 Applied Energistics 2 free?
Yes. Applied Energistics 2 is free to download and install through GDLauncher. GDLauncher itself is also free and ad-free.
What Minecraft versions does Applied Energistics 2 support?
Applied Energistics 2 supports Minecraft 26.1.2, 1.21.1, 1.20.6, 1.19.3, 1.18.2. GDLauncher will automatically pick a compatible version when you install it.
Does Applied Energistics 2 require Forge or Fabric?
Applied Energistics 2 supports Fabric, Forge, NeoForge. Pick the loader that matches your other mods, or let GDLauncher set up a fresh instance for you.
How do I install Applied Energistics 2?
Open GDLauncher, go to your instance's Addons tab, click Add Addons, and paste the Quick Install ID #ae2. GDLauncher handles dependencies and the right Minecraft version automatically.
Who made Applied Energistics 2?
Applied Energistics 2 is made by shartte. The full project lives on Modrinth (https://modrinth.com/mod/ae2).
Need help?
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