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New Biomes Minecraft

The New Biomes MC mod is made to add biomes and make them feel vanilla and so that it doesn't feel like it's added by force, although the mod only has 3 biomes for now in the future I would like to add more

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Which New Biomes Minecraft release should I use?

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Latest stable file new_biomes_mc-neoforge-1.21.1-3.0.0.jar
Game version 1.21.1
Loader NeoForge

New Biomes Minecraft new_biomes_mc-neoforge-1.21.1-3.0.0.jar targets 1.21.1 with NeoForge. The project page does not say whether this file belongs on the client, dedicated server, or both. All 1 required mods have matching files.

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Is New Biomes Minecraft required on the client, server, or both?

The project page does not say whether this file belongs on the client, dedicated server, or both.

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Dedicated server Source doesn’t say
Loader for this release NeoForge
Required install it here Optional supported, not mandatory Not supported do not install here Source doesn’t say do not assume

The source does not explicitly classify this release as client-only or server-only.

What else does New Biomes Minecraft new_biomes_mc-neoforge-1.21.1-3.0.0.jar need?

new_biomes_mc-neoforge-1.21.1-3.0.0.jar. Change the file and its required mods may change too.

All 1 required mods have matching files

Install TerraBlender (NeoForge) first. We found matching files for this game-version and loader setup.

TerraBlender (NeoForge) Needed by New Biomes Minecraft new_biomes_mc-neoforge-1.21.1-3.0.0.jar
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Matching file found Matched file: TerraBlender NeoForge 1.21.1-4.1.0.8

We only count dependency files that match this setup. A file for another loader does not fill the gap.

Before you install it

Add New Biomes Minecraft without breaking your instance.

Built for New Biomes Minecraft new_biomes_mc-neoforge-1.21.1-3.0.0.jar. Pick another file and the loader, install side or required mods may change.

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    Stick to this file

    Use new_biomes_mc-neoforge-1.21.1-3.0.0.jar. It targets 1.21.1 with NeoForge; another release may have different loader, side or dependency requirements.

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    Bring the mods it needs

    Install TerraBlender (NeoForge) first. We found matching files for this game-version and loader setup.

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    Put it on the correct side

    The project page does not say whether this file belongs on the client, dedicated server, or both.

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    Pick the file you checked

    Use the “Get this file” button beside new_biomes_mc-neoforge-1.21.1-3.0.0.jar. It opens that exact file at the source.

About this project

What does New Biomes Minecraft add?

Tired of the same old landscapes? **New Biomes Minecraft** expands your Overworld with **7 unique biomes**, special crops, custom gear, and rich atmospheric details—all crafted to blend seamlessly with Minecraft’s modern vanilla style.

> **Version 2.0 Complete Overhaul:** Rebuilt from the ground up in clean code with over **115 reworked textures**, custom biome particles, ambient soundscapes, and full **TerraBlender** support!


✨ What’s New in v2.0

* 🌍 **TerraBlender Integration:** Smooth, natural Overworld biome generation—100% compatible with *Biomes O' Plenty*, *Terralith*, and other worldgen mods.
* 🎨 **Vanilla-Style Visual Overhaul:** Over 115 block, item, and effect textures refined with balanced contrast, hue-shifted shading, and cohesive palettes.
* 🍃 **Immersive Biome Atmosphere:** Custom animated particles (rising embers, falling autumn leaves, magical sparkles, drifting ash) paired with dynamic ambient sounds.
* 🛠️ **Quality of Life & Full Localization:** Helpful tooltips on crops, food, and special items, configurable client options (new_biomes_mc-client.toml), and complete **English** & **Spanish** translations.
* 💾 **Save-Compatible & Crash-Free (1.20.1):** Every Overworld block, item, and biome ID from 1.0.x has been preserved—safe to update your existing 1.20.1 worlds!


🌲 Included Biomes

* **Spicy Forest 🌶️:** A fiery woodland bursting with wild jalapeños, rising embers, and warm campfire crackles.
* **Magic Forest ✨:** Enchanted trees, mystical berries, drifting purple sparkles, and soothing amethyst chimes.
* **Mega Birch Forest 🌳:** Towering birch trees scraping the skies amidst gently falling autumn leaves.
* **Sad Forest 😢:** A melancholic landscape veiled in drifting white ash and soft, distant rain.
* **Cobalt Forest 🔵:** Blue-hued vegetation, shimmering blue sparkles, crystal hums, and rare cobalt strawberries.
* **Tall Oak Forest 🌲:** Colossal ancient oaks and thriving wildlife.
* **Cursed Forest 👻:** A dark, haunted woodland shrouded in ash, eerie cave echoes, and elusive spirits.


🌱 Crops, Gear & Exploration

* **Special Crops:**
* **Jalapeño:** Fiery and essential for unique crafting recipes.
* **Magic Berry:** Ideal for brewing, potions, and enchantments.
* **Cobalt Strawberries:** Sweet, rare, and packed with powerful effects.
* **Complete Wood Sets & Building Blocks:** Full sets of logs, stripped wood, planks, stairs, slabs, fences, doors, and trapdoors for each biome's wood type.
* **Ores, Equipment & Utility:** Mine new gems and ores to forge custom armor and tool sets, trade with Jewelers using the **Jeweler Table**, and discover special items like the **End Charge**, **Honey Bucket**, and ancient totems.


📦 Requirements

* **Minecraft 1.20.1 (Forge)** or **Minecraft 1.21.1 (NeoForge)**
* **TerraBlender** *(Required for Overworld biome generation)*

Project description from CurseForge.

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