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Pelagic Prehistory
Deep below the surface of the ocean exists an undiscovered wealth of life. Adventure down to the darkest depths to mine fossils and a brand new stone-type. Finally, use your hard earned materials to create machines for the future, and unlock life that may
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Quick answer
Which Pelagic Prehistory release should I use?
Latest stable file Pelagic Prehistory 1.3.1
Game version 1.21.1
Loader NeoForge
Pelagic Prehistory 1.3.1 targets 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 Pelagic Prehistory required on the client, server, or both?
The project page does not say whether this file belongs on the client, dedicated server, or both.
Client Source doesn’t say
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 Pelagic Prehistory 1.3.1 need?
Pelagic Prehistory 1.3.1. 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.
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Before you install it
Add Pelagic Prehistory without breaking your instance.
Built for Pelagic Prehistory 1.3.1. Pick another file and the loader, install side or required mods may change.
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Stick to this file
Use Pelagic Prehistory 1.3.1. 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
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Put it on the correct side
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Use the “Get this file” button beside Pelagic Prehistory 1.3.1. It opens that exact file at the source.
About this project
What does Pelagic Prehistory add?
Description
Pelagic Prehistory adds 12 brand new animals to your Minecraft world. While only two of them occupy the overworld's ocean biomes, the rest must be uncovered through mining fossils found only on the ocean bed. Along with brand new building blocks, ancient plants, and a new wood type, Pelagic Prehistory offers ten unique ancient animals from various time periods. A list of all of the animals is available below, along with images in the images tab. Please share questions/concerns in the comments, as this is a new mod, and we want to get it right. Enjoy :)
All animals included are...
Extinct: Pliosaurus, Plesiosaurus, Dunkleosteus, Bawitius, Shonisaurus, Cladoselache, Prognathodon, Lepidotes, Irritator, Henodus, Spinosaurus, Orthacanthus, Eurhinosaurus
Extant: Cuttlefish, Dugong
Plants/sea life: Ginkgo tree, Charnia, Sea Sponge.
How Do I Revive Ancient Animals?
Your first step is finding fossils! These are found only on the sea floor of all ocean biomes. They are buried within ancient sediment, a new building material. In these deposits you can also find a new version of coal ore that produces twice the normal amount. Next, you'll need an ANALYZER, and an INFUSER. Recipes for these machines can be found in the images tab, and by using JEI.
ANALYZER- Insert your new-found fossils into the analyzer. It will begin to process your finds and turn them into usable DNA vials.
INFUSER- Once you have your vials, insert them along with their respective ingredient, (listed by holding shift while hovering over the vial), and watch them grow!
Now that you have your plant, egg, or pup, you can place them in the water! They will hatch fully grown. DON'T WORRY. If your animal dies it will drop itself as an item that can be replaced- no harm or foul.
Big thank you to CrabMods for porting Pelagic Prehistory to 1.20.1!
https://www.curseforge.com/members/crabmods/projects
https://github.com/crabsatellite
ATTENTION. The newest version of GECKOLIB FORGE is required to run this mod! Check that it matches the latest version of Pelagic Prehistory
https://www.curseforge.com/minecraft/mc-mods/geckolib/files
Project description from CurseForge.
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Pelagic Prehistory by Minecraft version and loader
Choose the version and loader you play, then open the matching release.
Minecraft version
1.20.1
1 loader buildMinecraft version
1.19.2
1 loader buildCheck the dependencies, then try the file in a copied instance before changing a world you care about.
Recent files
Pelagic Prehistory versions and loaders
Pelagic Prehistory 1.3.1
pelagic_prehistory-21.1.3.2.jar
4 Feb 2026
Client Source doesn’t say Server Source doesn’t say Dependencies No extras listed Listed on Release listing
Check the 1.21.1 · NeoForge setup 1.21.1NeoForge release
Pelagic Prehistory 1.3.1
pelagic_prehistory-20.1.3.2.jar
4 Feb 2026
Client Source doesn’t say Server Source doesn’t say Dependencies No extras listed Listed on Release listing
Check the 1.20.1 · Forge setup 1.20.1Forge release
Pelagic Prehistory 1.3
pelagic_prehistory-20.1.3.1.jar
19 Jan 2026
Client Source doesn’t say Server Source doesn’t say Dependencies No extras listed Listed on Release listing
Check the 1.20.1 · Forge setup 1.20.1Forge release
Pelagic Prehistory 1.2
prehistoric_oceans-19.2.1.jar
19 Aug 2024
Client Source doesn’t say Server Source doesn’t say Dependencies No extras listed Listed on Release listing
Check the 1.19.2 · Forge setup Forge1.19.2 release
Pelagic Prehistory 1.0.1
pelagic_prehistory-19.2.3.1.jar
2 Jun 2023
Client Source doesn’t say Server Source doesn’t say Dependencies 1 required · 1 unchecked Listed on Release listing
Check the 1.19.2 · Forge setup Forge1.19.2 release
Pelagic Prehistory 1.0
PelagicPrehistory(1.0) 1.19.2 forge .jar
24 May 2023
Client Source doesn’t say Server Source doesn’t say Dependencies No extras listed Listed on Release listing
Check the 1.19.2 · Forge setup Forge1.19.2 release
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