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Modrinth · Minecraft modpack

The hard Winter

A brutal winter survival modpack with realistic mechanics and unforgiving cold. Survive… or freeze. ❄️

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Quick answer

Which The hard Winter release should I use?

Updated 6 months ago
Latest stable file The hard Winter 1.1.2
Game version 1.20.1
Loader Fabric 0.18.4

The hard Winter 1.1.2 is a complete pack release for 1.20.1 with Fabric 0.18.4. Install it as its own launcher instance. If the creator publishes a separate server file, make sure it names this exact pack release. 87 mods in this pack file.

Pack setup

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

Use The hard Winter 1.1.2 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 The hard Winter 1.1.2
Dedicated server setup Match The hard Winter 1.1.2
Pack loader Fabric 0.18.4

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.

Referenced mods 87
Client only 16
Server only 9
Not labelled 62

These numbers come from the pack file you chose. “Not labelled” means we don’t know which side it belongs on—not that it is safe everywhere. The file count is not a RAM estimate.

What are the server requirements for The hard Winter?

The hard Winter 1.1.2. Change the pack release and its contents or setup may change too.

87 mods in this pack file

The selected pack release is The hard Winter 1.1.2. That file is for Minecraft 1.20.1 with Fabric 0.18.4. It contains 87 mod projects. 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 The hard Winter?

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Welcome to the frozen wastelands of The Hard Winter! Experience Minecraft like never before – brutal, realistic, and unforgiving. Icy biomes, thirst, body temperature, and deadly dungeons await. Do you have what it takes to survive the endless cold?


📷 Media

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🧱 What's Included?

❄️ Brutal Winter Survival:

Face a relentlessly cold world where frozen biomes dominate the landscape and the environment itself is your greatest enemy.

🥤 Advanced Survival Mechanics:

Thirst, body temperature, and realistic survival systems force you to think carefully about every decision you make.

🔥 Temperature & Weather Challenges:

Survive freezing nights, deadly snowstorms, and extreme weather conditions that punish the unprepared.

🏚️ Dangerous Structures & Exploration:

Abandoned ruins, hostile locations, and deadly dungeons await those brave enough to explore the icy wilderness.

⚙️ Immersive Realism & QoL:

Carefully selected mods enhance realism while keeping gameplay intuitive and balanced for long-term survival.

✨ Stable & Optimized Experience:

Powered by Fabric and essential libraries to ensure smooth performance even in harsh survival scenarios.

📜 Clean UI & Immersion Focus:

Minimalist menus and immersive interfaces keep distractions low and tension high.

🎯 Who is this for?

Hardcore survival players seeking a real challenge
Fans of realistic and immersive Minecraft gameplay
Players who enjoy slow, methodical progression in hostile environments

💡 Note

Built for Minecraft 1.20.1 using the Fabric Loader.


Can you survive the Hard Winter?


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Mods in The hard Winter 1.1.2

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architectury-9.2.14-fabric.jar SHA-1 4fa65e32dbf63a871a30fe8ec6fbff9a4b8d007d · Modrinth version WbL7MStR · Project link unavailable Side not labelled
BiomesOPlenty-fabric-1.20.1-19.0.0.96.jar SHA-1 7dc97dd3d720023231ee34ee951e00279da657c8 · Modrinth version eZaag2ca · Project link unavailable Side not labelled
c2me-fabric-mc1.20.1-0.2.0+alpha.11.16.jar SHA-1 94d96b5fffd9e98bd8448dcdd9e27f60511b1d29 · Modrinth version s4WOiNtz · Project link unavailable Side not labelled
cardinal-components-api-5.2.3.jar SHA-1 d0d687d8fc3f367bf696fa0059bccdf0591c51f4 · Modrinth version Ielhod3p · Project link unavailable Side not labelled
cloth-config-11.1.136-fabric.jar SHA-1 d5fe84a0cc9ed5c7290a76ba570e1f8716afecab · Modrinth version 2xQdCMyG · Project link unavailable Side not labelled
collective-1.20.1-8.13.jar SHA-1 74b917dd99cd97b2f0480628a1b56958f5e0f5ad · Modrinth version 9fUQXa48 · Project link unavailable Side not labelled
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EasyMagic-v8.0.1-1.20.1-Fabric.jar SHA-1 08f95e61a1c9c1a51905962455c3f5a8e2809257 · Modrinth version 9Jw4urvo · Project link unavailable Side not labelled
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