CurseForge · Minecraft mod
Far View
My take on distance horizon (not a fork)
Quick answer
Which Far View release matches 1.20.2 Forge?
Far View FARVIEW V1.6 targets 1.20.2 with Forge. 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 Far View 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 Far View FARVIEW V1.6 need?
FARVIEW V1.6 on 1.20.2 Forge. Every mod below is checked against that same setup.
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 Far View without breaking your instance.
Built for Far View FARVIEW V1.6 on 1.20.2 Forge. Pick another file and the loader, install side or required mods may change.
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Stick to this file
Use FARVIEW V1.6. It targets 1.20.2 with Forge; 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.
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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 FARVIEW V1.6. It opens that exact file at the source.
About this project
What does Far View add?
Nothing much to this much but it works like Distant horizons just a lot more cheaper and wont tank ur fps like distant horizons will.
Shader packs work
FarView hands its terrain to the game the same way Minecraft hands over its own, so a shader pack lights it, shadows it and fogs it exactly like everything else in the world. No separate settings, and no special support needed from the pack.
Settings
Press Ctrl + G in game, or find FarView under Video Settings. Start with a preset — Performance, Balanced or Quality — which sets view distance, detail and haze together. If you want to tune it yourself, the view reaches anywhere from 16 to 255 chunks, and every control applies immediately.
Project description from CurseForge.
Pick your setup
Far View by Minecraft version and loader
Choose the version and loader you play, then open the matching release.
1.21.3
1 loader build1.21.1
1 loader build1.20.4
2 loader builds1.20.2
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
Far View versions and loaders
FARVIEW V1.6
farview-mc1.20.2-0.1.6.jar
5 Sept 2026
FAR VIEW V1.5
farview-mc1.20.2-0.1.5.jar
29 Aug 2026
FAR VIEW V1.3
farview-mc1.20.2-0.1.3.jar
22 Aug 2026
Far View V1.2
farview-mc1.20.2-0.1.2.jar
18 Aug 2026
Far View V1.0
farview-mc1.20.2-0.1.0.jar
17 Aug 2026
Looking for an older file? The official CurseForge project page is in Resources.