What Biomes O' Plenty works with.
| Platform | Java Edition |
|---|---|
| Loaders | Fabric, Forge, NeoForge |
| Minecraft versions | 1.7.10, 1.12.2, 1.16.5, 1.18.2, 1.19.4, 1.20.1, 1.20.4, 1.20.6, 1.21.1, 1.21.4, 1.21.5, 1.21.11, 26.1.2, 26.2 |
| Environment | Client, Server |
Biomes O' Plenty is a Java mod that expands the Overworld and Nether with more than 50 unique biomes, running on Fabric, Forge, and NeoForge from Minecraft 1.7.10 through the current 26.2 quarterly drop. With more than 34 million downloads on Modrinth, it is one of the most-installed world generation mods for Java. Both the client and server need the mod installed for it to work in multiplayer, and each new biome ships its own terrain shapes, trees, plants, and in some cases unique blocks vanilla Minecraft does not include.
What Biomes O' Plenty Adds
The biome list spans a wide range of climates and environments: dense redwood forests with towering canopies, coniferous forests beside gravel beaches, lavender fields, bayous draped in hanging moss, lush tropics, volcanic plains, ominous woods, and mystic groves. The Nether gets new biome variants including the Erupting Inferno and Visceral Heap. Cave systems gain the Glowing Grotto and Undergrowth biomes. The End also receives additions: End Wilds, End Reef, and End Flats. Each biome ships with matching custom plants, flowers, soils, and decorative blocks so terrain feels distinct rather than a palette swap of a vanilla biome.
- 50+ Overworld biomes spanning forests, wetlands, deserts, arctic tundra, and magical themes
- New Nether biomes including Erupting Inferno and Visceral Heap
- Cave biomes: Glowing Grotto and Undergrowth
- End biome additions: End Wilds, End Reef, and End Flats
- Custom trees, flowers, grasses, and plants unique to each biome
- New soil, rock, and foliage blocks that match each biome's theme
How to Install Biomes O' Plenty
- 1.Install Fabric, Forge, or NeoForge for your target Minecraft version.
- 2.Download GlitchCore for your loader and place it in your mods folder. Current builds require it on Fabric, Forge, and NeoForge alike.
- 3.If using Fabric, also download Fabric API and place it in your mods folder alongside GlitchCore (both are required dependencies).
- 4.Download the Biomes O' Plenty jar for your loader and Minecraft version from the Modrinth page.
- 5.Place the jar in your mods folder (typically .minecraft/mods).
- 6.When creating a new world, open More World Options and select Biomes O' Plenty as the world type to activate the custom biomes.
Loader and Version Compatibility
- Fabric: requires Fabric API and GlitchCore as additional dependencies
- Forge: requires GlitchCore as an additional dependency
- NeoForge: requires GlitchCore as an additional dependency
- Client and server must both have the mod installed for multiplayer
- Supported from Minecraft 1.7.10 through the current 26.2 quarterly drop
- Check the GitHub issue tracker for known conflicts with other world-generation mods before combining them in a long-term world
Questions about Biomes O' Plenty.
5 questions
How do I install Biomes O' Plenty on Fabric?
Download the Fabric build of Biomes O' Plenty from Modrinth and place it in your mods folder. You also need Fabric API and GlitchCore installed, both required dependencies on current builds. When creating a new world, choose Biomes O' Plenty as the world type in the world creation screen to enable the custom biomes.
Does Biomes O' Plenty work on multiplayer servers?
Yes, but both the server and every connecting client must have the mod installed. The server generates the custom biomes, and clients need the mod to load the matching custom blocks and trees correctly.
Which Minecraft version does Biomes O' Plenty support?
Biomes O' Plenty has releases from Minecraft 1.7.10 through the current 26.2 quarterly drop and is actively updated. Fabric, Forge, and NeoForge builds are all current on 26.2, so pick whichever loader you already use.
Can I add Biomes O' Plenty to an existing world?
Custom biomes only generate in new chunks. Adding the mod to an existing world leaves already-generated areas unchanged; the new biomes appear only in chunks that have not been loaded before.
Is Biomes O' Plenty compatible with Terralith?
Compatibility varies by version. Some players run both successfully; others report conflicts with biome distribution. Check the GitHub issue tracker or community wikis for the specific version pair you are using before combining them in a long-term world.
