Shrinking World
A mod I made that shrinks the world over time from the outside in and the inside out...
- Loaders
- Fabric
- Downloads on Modrinth
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- Followers on Modrinth
- 2
- version
- 1
- Updated
- January 19, 2026Jan 19
- Published
- in 2026
At a glance
Needed both in the game and on the server
Shrinking World
The world is hunting you. Keep moving or be consumed.
Shrinking World is a challenge mod designed for dramatic video content where the Minecraft world actively tries to destroy players. Stay still too long, mine too much, or build in one spot — and the ground beneath you will collapse into the void.
🎮 How It Works
Pressure System
Every player has an invisible pressure meter (0-100) that builds when you:
- Stand still
- Mine blocks
- Place blocks
When pressure gets too high, the world begins to destabilize around you. Keep moving to reduce pressure and escape!
Collapse Stages
| Stage | Pressure | What Happens |
|---|---|---|
| ✅ Safe | 0-59 | Nothing — you're fine |
| ⚠️ Warning | 60-79 | Screen warnings, ominous sounds |
| ☢️ Instability | 80-94 | Columns begin falling, minor damage |
| ☠️ Collapse | 95-100 | Massive void holes, heavy damage |
Void Collapse
When collapse triggers, entire columns of blocks (including bedrock!) physically fall into the void, leaving permanent holes. This creates dramatic moments where the world literally crumbles around you.
Escape Mechanic
You can escape! When you start running:
- Pressure decays much faster
- The collapse happens behind you, not on top of you
- Keep sprinting to outrun the destruction
📋 Commands
All commands require OP level 2. You can use /sw as a shortcut for /shrinkingworld.
Game Control
| Command | Description |
|---|---|
/sw start | Activate the shrinking world |
/sw stop | Pause the game |
/sw reset | Reset all pressure and state |
/sw status | Show current game status |
/sw debug | Show your pressure, state, and escape status |
Testing
| Command | Description |
|---|---|
/sw pressure <0-100> | Set your pressure level directly |
| `/sw border ` | Set world border size |
Configuration
| Command | Description |
|---|---|
/sw config | Show all current settings |
| `/sw config ` | Change a specific setting |
Difficulty Presets
| Command | Description |
|---|---|
/sw config preset easy | Very forgiving, great for testing |
/sw config preset medium | Balanced challenge |
/sw config preset hard | Punishing — keep moving! |
/sw config preset nightmare | Brutal, barely escapable |
⚙️ Config Settings
All settings can be changed in-game with `/sw config `:
Pressure Settings
| Setting | Range | Description |
|---|---|---|
pressureGain | 0.001-1.0 | How fast pressure builds when stationary |
pressureDecay | 0.001-1.0 | How fast pressure drops when moving |
miningPressure | 0-1.0 | Extra pressure from mining blocks |
buildingPressure | 0-1.0 | Extra pressure from placing blocks |
Thresholds
| Setting | Range | Description |
|---|---|---|
warningThreshold | 0-100 | Pressure to trigger warning stage |
instabilityThreshold | 0-100 | Pressure to trigger instability |
collapseThreshold | 0-100 | Pressure to trigger full collapse |
Escape Settings
| Setting | Range | Description |
|---|---|---|
escapeMultiplier | 0.5-20 | How much faster pressure decays when escaping |
escapeDistance | 1-50 | Blocks you need to move to trigger escape mode |
Collapse Settings
| Setting | Range | Description |
|---|---|---|
columnsPerCollapse | 1-20 | How many columns fall at once |
collapseInterval | 10-200 | Ticks between collapse events |
collapseRadius | 3-30 | How far from you columns can fall |
🛡️ Stronghold Protection
End Portal rooms are protected from collapse to ensure the game is always beatable. The portal frames and surrounding area won't be destroyed.
📦 Requirements
- Minecraft: 1.21.10
- Mod Loader: Fabric
- Dependencies: Fabric API
🎬 Perfect For
- Challenge videos and streams
- "The Floor is Lava" style content
- Speedrun variants
- Multiplayer chaos
💡 Tips
- Don't stop moving — even walking slowly reduces pressure
- Sprint to escape — running triggers faster pressure decay
- Mine and run — grab what you need and keep moving
- Watch the warnings — you have time to escape before collapse
- Use presets — start with
/sw config preset mediumand adjust from there
FAQ
How to install Shrinking World?
Install Fabric for your Minecraft version, download Shrinking World 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 Shrinking World support?
Shrinking World has builds for Minecraft 1.21.10–1.21.11.
Is Shrinking World needed on the server?
Needed in the game and on the server
