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Arctic Winter

Ballistic survival in a permafrost wasteland. Manage your heat, prime your rifle, and try not to stare into the blizzard for too long. Something might stare back.

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Quick answer

Which Arctic Winter release should I use?

Updated 3 months ago
Latest stable file Arctic Winter 1.1.0
Game version 1.20.1
Loader Forge

Arctic Winter 1.1.0 is a complete pack release for 1.20.1 with Forge. Install it as its own launcher instance. If the creator publishes a separate server file, make sure it names this exact pack release. Could not safely read this pack file.

Pack setup

How should I set up Arctic Winter for players and a server?

Use Arctic Winter 1.1.0 as the pack version. Install the pack as its own launcher instance. The creator’s listing does not name a separate server file, so check the release notes before setting up a dedicated server. Do not upload the ordinary client folder blindly.

Client instance Install Arctic Winter 1.1.0
Dedicated server setup Match Arctic Winter 1.1.0
Pack loader Forge

A pack is a matched client and server setup, not one mod with an install-side label. Keep its release, loader, manifest and overrides together.

What are the server requirements for Arctic Winter?

Arctic Winter 1.1.0. Change the pack release and its contents or setup may change too.

Could not safely read this pack file

The selected pack release is Arctic Winter 1.1.0. That file is for Minecraft 1.20.1 with Forge. We could not safely count the mods in this release. The creator’s listing does not name a separate server file. Check their notes before using one, and do not upload an ordinary client folder or rebuild the pack mod by mod. A file count cannot tell us the right RAM, CPU or storage; size the server for the players and world you actually run.

About this project

What kind of pack is Arctic Winter?

Arctic Winter | The White Silence

Welcome to Arctic Winter. This isn't just a standard snowy biome generation—it's a brutal, fast-paced survival pack where the environment is actively trying to kill you, and the blizzard hides things that are much worse than the cold.

Core Mechanics

  • Temperature System: You need to constantly manage your body heat. If you don't build a proper shelter and stay near a fire, the freezing temperatures will kill you long before the sun even sets.
  • Modern Firearms: You are equipped with modern weapons because standard swords and bows won't cut it here. In this wasteland, guns are your only real insurance policy against the things lurking in the snow.
  • Stamina & Movement: Trudging through deep snow and climbing frozen terrain drains your stamina incredibly fast. You can't just sprint everywhere—every movement costs energy, and it recovers very slowly in the sub-zero air.
  • Blizzards & Sound Physics: The extreme weather isn't just a visual filter. The howling wind and heavy whiteouts will completely mask your vision and hearing, making it dangerously easy for threats to sneak up right behind you.

The Anomaly

A quick heads-up: if you stare into the whiteout long enough, you might notice a silhouette just on the edge of your render distance. It doesn't always attack immediately. Sometimes, it just stands there, patiently watching your heat levels drop.


Performance

Despite the heavy weather effects, custom fog, and sound physics, the pack has been heavily optimized to ensure your game remains stable and smooth even during the worst blizzards.


Developed by Froggy Studio

Project description from Modrinth.

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Recent files

Arctic Winter versions and loaders

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