WorldFarView
Mod that increases render distance by utilizing dynamic quad tree structure.
- Loaders
- FabricNeoForgeForge
- Downloads on Modrinth
- 3.1K
- Followers on Modrinth
- 20
- versions
- 5
- Updated
- August 16, 2026Aug 16
- Published
- in 2025
At a glance
Needed both in the game and on the server
Inspired by FarPlane2, this mod enhances render distance using Quad trees.
Installation & Usage
- Install the mod on both client and server.
Join a world - the mod activates automatically.
- Note: High resolutions may require longer loading times.
Currently supports only noise-based chunk generators (vanilla-compatible).
- The mod will notify you if any compatibility issues arise.
⚠️ Development Notice: This mod is still in active development and may have stability issues.
⚙️ Configuration
Client Settings (Editable in-game via Mods menu)
| Setting | Description | Recommended Value |
|---|---|---|
| Quad Tree Radius | Horizontal radius covered by the quad tree | 65536 blocks, big values may lead to high memory usage |
| Quad tree max depth | Maximum adaptive quad tree depth | Depends on tree radius and resolution |
| Fade distance | Distance used to fade in terrain beyond the vanilla render distance | Your render distance |
⚠️ If the server rejects client settings (e.g., unsupported resolution), the mod will auto-disable.
Server Settings (Can be found in world/server files)
| Setting | Description |
|---|---|
| clientSide | If true, sends seed/generator data to clients (unsupported in current version). If false, forces server-side generation. |
| maxRadius | Reject quad tree requests above this radius |
| maxDepth | Reject quad tree requests above this depth |
Last update removed quad tree generation on server for memory optimizations. Instead, server sends only heights in desired points.
🛠️ For Developers: Adding Compatibility
To integrate your custom world generator:
- Implement
FarChunkGeneratorand register it inFarChunkGenerators. For client-side support, create:
ClientFarChunkGenerator- `SerializableFarChunkGenerator`
FAQ
How to install WorldFarView?
Install Fabric for your Minecraft version, download WorldFarView 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 WorldFarView support?
WorldFarView has builds for Minecraft 1.20.1, 1.21.1.
Is WorldFarView needed on the server?
Needed in the game and on the server
