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CurseForge · Minecraft mod

BioCraft: Alien

BioCraft: Alien brings the complete Alien lifecycle to Minecraft. Contain, study, or survive evolving Xenomorphs as Facehuggers hunt hosts, Chestbursters emerge, and hives grow through immersive, data-driven, sci-fi, survival gameplay.

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Which BioCraft: Alien release should I use?

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Latest stable file biocraft_alien-1.1.0.jar
Game version 1.21.1
Loader NeoForge

BioCraft: Alien biocraft_alien-1.1.0.jar targets 1.21.1 with NeoForge. The project page does not say whether it belongs on the client. The project page does not say whether it belongs on the dedicated server. No extra mods listed for this file.

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Is BioCraft: Alien required on the client, server, or both?

The project page does not say whether it belongs on the client. The project page does not say whether it belongs on the dedicated server.

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

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What else does BioCraft: Alien biocraft_alien-1.1.0.jar need?

biocraft_alien-1.1.0.jar. Change the file and its required mods may change too.

No extra mods listed for this file

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

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Built for BioCraft: Alien biocraft_alien-1.1.0.jar. Pick another file and the loader, install side or required mods may change.

  1. 01

    Stick to this file

    Use biocraft_alien-1.1.0.jar. It targets 1.21.1 with NeoForge; another release may have different loader, side or dependency requirements.

  2. 02

    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.

  3. 03

    Put it on the correct side

    The project page does not say whether it belongs on the client. The project page does not say whether it belongs on the dedicated server.

  4. 04

    Pick the file you checked

    Use the “Get this file” button beside biocraft_alien-1.1.0.jar. It opens that exact file at the source.

About this project

What does BioCraft: Alien add?

BioCraft: Alien

Bring the terrifying Alien universe into Minecraft with a complete, playable Xenomorph lifecycle.

Experience the full progression from Ovomorph to Queen as Facehuggers hunt hosts, Chestbursters emerge, and Xenomorphs establish their hive. Every stage is persistent, data-driven, and designed to continue naturally across world saves.

Features

Complete Xenomorph Lifecycle

  • Ovomorph hatching
  • Facehugger attachment and implantation
  • Chestburster emergence
  • Drone maturation
  • Queen maturation
  • Queen egg laying and nest building

Intelligent AI

  • Hunting and combat behaviors
  • Territory patrol
  • Nest building
  • Configurable behaviors through JSON

Laboratory Systems

The first laboratory update introduces:

  • Containment Pen multiblock
  • Containment Overview interface
  • Specimen naming
  • Specimen cleansing
  • DNA vial sampling workflow
  • Multi-page laboratory UI
  • Capture Net for specimen transport

The underlying laboratory architecture has also been established to support future research, containment, DNA, and specimen management features.

Current Status (v1.1.0)

Included:

  • Complete Xenomorph lifecycle
  • Persistent lifecycle across saves and reloads
  • Laboratory containment system
  • Capture Net
  • DNA vial workflow
  • Configurable gameplay through JSON resources

Planned for future updates:

  • Research gameplay
  • Motion Tracker gameplay
  • Sample Analyzer
  • Specimen Pod
  • DNA mutations and biological variation
  • Additional host species
  • Additional Xenomorph castes

Requirements

  • Minecraft 1.21.1
  • NeoForge

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Project description from CurseForge.

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