CurseForge · Minecraft mod
Simple Custom Early Loading
Allows to customize the Neoforge and Forge early loading screen
Quick answer
Which Simple Custom Early Loading release should I use?
Simple Custom Early Loading v2.2 - NeoForge targets 1.21, 1.21.4, 1.21.1 with NeoForge. The project page does not say whether this file belongs on the client, dedicated server, or both. No extra mods listed for this file.
Where it goes
Is Simple Custom Early Loading required on the client, server, or both?
The project page does not say whether this file belongs on the client, dedicated server, or both.
The source does not explicitly classify this release as client-only or server-only.
What else does Simple Custom Early Loading v2.2 - NeoForge need?
v2.2 - NeoForge. Change the file and its required mods may change too.
This file does not list any required mods. Do not add a library just because a different file uses it.
This file does not list any required or optional mods.
Before you install it
Add Simple Custom Early Loading without breaking your instance.
Built for Simple Custom Early Loading v2.2 - NeoForge. Pick another file and the loader, install side or required mods may change.
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Stick to this file
Use v2.2 - NeoForge. It targets 1.21, 1.21.4, 1.21.1 with NeoForge; another release may have different loader, side or dependency requirements.
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Bring the mods it needs
This file does not list any required mods. Do not add a library just because a different file uses it.
- 03
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 v2.2 - NeoForge. It opens that exact file at the source.
About this project
What does Simple Custom Early Loading add?
This mod allows the customization of Neoforge's early loading screen.
There is also a quite "hacky" version for Forge 1.20.1, 1.20.2, 1.20.4, 1.20.6.
I do not plan to continue supporting any other Forge versions due to technical reasons.
For newer versions, please use the NeoForge.
Currently, the window is not able to dynamically change its resolution when the window is resized.
I won't allow removing the Mojang logo.
Features:
- add and position custom images (see supported image formats)
- toggle and change the position of the progress bar
- toggle performance bar
- toggle NeoForge's fox
- toggle bottom left log
- toggle NeoForge's version (bottom right)
Installation - NeoForge:
- place the jar in the mods folder
- modify the
config/fml.tomlfile
# Early window provider
earlyWindowProvider = "SimpleCustomEarlyLoading"
# ... Other options ...
# Optionally set the window to be maximized
earlyWindowMaximized = true
Installation - Forge:
- place the jar in the mods folder
- forge version requires default
config/fml.tomlvalue
#Early window provider
earlyWindowProvider = "fmlearlywindow"
3 - Optional: update options.txt: darkMojangStudiosBackground:true
Unfortunately, the override is applied quite late, which may result in the original red early loading (or a white screen) to "flash" on the very game start. I can't do anything about that.
However, the red color of the original loading can be changed using darkMojangStudiosBackground:true in options.txt.
Supported image formats:
Animated images:
- APNG - must be created without unchanged pixels detection (each frame is rendered from scratch). The animation will respect the image timing and repeat count.
Static images:
- JPEG baseline & progressive (12 bpc/arithmetic not supported, same as stock IJG lib
- PNG 1/2/4/8/16-bit-per-channel
- TGA (not sure what subset, if a subset)
- BMP non-1bpp, non-RLE
- PSD (composited view only, no extra channels, 8/16 bit-per-channel)
- GIF (renders only single static frame, use APNG instead)
- HDR (radiance rgbE format)
- PIC (Softimage PIC)
- PNM (PPM and PGM binary only)
Configuration / Source code
For configuration instructions and the source code check the GitHub repository.
Project description from CurseForge.
Pick your setup
Simple Custom Early Loading by Minecraft version and loader
Choose the version and loader you play, then open the matching release.
1.21.4
1 loader build1.21.3
1 loader build1.21.2-Snapshot
1 loader build1.21.2
1 loader build1.21.1-Snapshot
1 loader build1.21.1
1 loader build1.21
1 loader build1.20.6
1 loader build1.20.4
1 loader build1.20.2
1 loader build1.20.1
1 loader buildCheck the dependencies, then try the file in a copied instance before changing a world you care about.
Recent files
Simple Custom Early Loading versions and loaders
v2.2 - NeoForge
SimpleCustomEarlyLoading-2.2-neoforge.jar
19 Mar 2026
v2.2 - Forge
SimpleCustomEarlyLoading-2.2-forge.jar
19 Mar 2026
v2.1 - Neoforge
SimpleCustomEarlyLoading-2.1-neoforge.jar
19 Jan 2026
v2.1.1 - Forge 47.4.12+ only!
SimpleCustomEarlyLoading-2.1.1-forge.jar
19 Jan 2026
v2.1 - Forge
SimpleCustomEarlyLoading-2.1-forge.jar
19 Jan 2026
v2.0.1 - Forge 47.4.12+ only!
SimpleCustomEarlyLoading-2.0.1-forge.jar
9 Dec 2025
v2.0 - NeoForge
SimpleCustomEarlyLoading-2.0-neoforge.jar
19 Apr 2025
v2.0 - Forge
SimpleCustomEarlyLoading-2.0-forge.jar
19 Apr 2025
v1.0-forge
SimpleCustomEarlyLoading-forge-1.20.x-1.0-forge.jar
15 Mar 2025
v1.0
SimpleCustomEarlyLoading-1.0.jar
5 Mar 2025
Looking for an older file? The official CurseForge project page is in Resources.