The Dark Forest

This datapack replaces vanilla minecrafts adventure based survival with a more difficult base-building based survival

by Aria976Game mechanics World generation

FabricQuiltDatapack

Loaders: FabricQuiltDatapack
Downloads on Modrinth: 367
Followers on Modrinth: 1
versions: 10
Updated: August 1, 2026Aug 1
Published: in 2026

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The Dark Forest — the replacement for the overworld · swipe

At a glance

Runs on Fabric, Quilt and Datapack

For Minecraft 26.1–26.2

Needed on the server; optional in the game

Latest version — 1.2.0+mod from August 1, 2026

Requires filament and Polymer

License MIT — free

Where it's needed

In gameoptionalOn serverrequired

Needed on the server; optional in the game

Game versions26.1–26.2

Important Info

This datapack should not be loaded on an existing world.
If there is anything that you are trying to get that is unobtaiable report it on the discord and i will find a way to make it obtainable
Requires filament which is no longer updated on modrinth and can be found here

What is changed from vanilla

Replaces the overworld, nether, and end
Gear upgrades are linear requiring the previous tier in order to obtain
There is no day-night or weather cycle
Removed vanilla advancements
Monsters can't see you from further than 5 blocks if you are not in light
Animals are hostile
Animals and Monsters get stronger when you get stronger gear
All structures except for Strongholds and Trial Chambers dont spawn
Villager obtainable enchantments only include 5 enchantments
The enchanting table needs netherite and endstone to craft
Bookshelves do not upgrade the Enchanting Table

What is Added

Temperature System requiring you to be in the light to warm up
Bronze gear being inbetween Copper/Chainmail and Iron
Rose Gold gear being inbetween Iron and Diamond
Steel gear being inbewtween Diamond and Netherite
A mimic mob that uses the skin of a random player that is currently on the server

FAQ

How to install The Dark Forest?

Install Fabric for your Minecraft version, download The Dark Forest for the same version and loader, put the file into the mods folder and launch the game with the loader profile.

Which Minecraft versions does The Dark Forest support?

The Dark Forest has builds for Minecraft 26.1–26.2.

Is The Dark Forest needed on the server?

Needed on the server; optional in the game

License and source

MIT Licensefree to use and share with credit to the author

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