
Modrinth · Minecraft mod
Aetherial Islands
Datapack that creates a whimsical floating islands world, with mountains, rivers, and floating ocean bowls!
Quick answer
Which Aetherial Islands release should I use?
Aetherial Islands 2.0.2+mod targets 1.20, 1.20.1, 23w31a with Fabric, Forge, NeoForge. Installation on the client is optional. Installation on the dedicated server is optional. No extra mods listed for this file.
Where it goes
Is Aetherial Islands required on the client, server, or both?
Installation on the client is optional. Installation on the dedicated server is optional.
The source marks this as usable on both the client and server.
What else does Aetherial Islands 2.0.2+mod need?
2.0.2+mod. 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.
We only count dependency files that match this setup. A file for another loader does not fill the gap.
Before you install it
Add Aetherial Islands without breaking your instance.
Built for Aetherial Islands 2.0.2+mod. Pick another file and the loader, install side or required mods may change.
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Stick to this file
Use 2.0.2+mod. It targets 1.20, 1.20.1, 23w31a with Fabric, Forge, 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.
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Put it on the correct side
Installation on the client is optional. Installation on the dedicated server is optional.
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Pick the file you checked
Use the “Get this file” button beside 2.0.2+mod. It opens that exact file at the source.
About this project
What does Aetherial Islands add?
Aetherial Islands
This world generation datapack seeks to redefine the standards for floating island generation.
The typical floating island generation tends to be large fragmented land masses. Not to mention they don't have hills, rivers, or oceans. But this one does by rethinking 3d noise.
With this datapack, you'll be able to experience soaring islands, with rivers and mountains. Flat plains and caves. Structures on rolling hills, and more.
All of the structures and biomes generate with this world type, as they should.
However, you may get issues with some structures generating in the void, but...
Also checkout
- No Void Structures a mod that stops any weirdness with structures generating broken and cut off in the void.
- Diabolical Islands a mod that brings the Aetherial Island generation to the Nether!
- Angel Islands a mod that changes the normal overworld to include Aetherial Islands when in deep ocean biomes!
- Skylands over the Sea a mod that replaces the void in Aetherial Islands with an infinite ocean.
- Aetherial Islands: Clusters Edit an add-on that creates zones where islands will and won't generate, creating large gaps between island clusters
Compatibility: Does this work with insert mod name here?
If that mod changes the terrain, one of the mods will probably overwrite the other. If that mod adds biomes, it should be compatible, but if you have issues with bodies of water not generating, use the optional dependency, Lithostitched. This is just because of the tricky technique I had to use to make this, along with Minecraft's weirdness with surface builders. Some issues may need specific compatibility packs made, which I may make in the future.
Sponsor: Sparked Host
Project description from Modrinth.
Pick your setup
Aetherial Islands by Minecraft version and loader
Choose the version and loader you play, then open the matching release.
24w46a
5 loader builds24w45a
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5 loader buildsShowing the newest 12 of 87 game versions. Older files are in the list below.
Check the dependencies, then try the file in a copied instance before changing a world you care about.
Recent files
Aetherial Islands versions and loaders
2.0.2+mod
aetherial-islands-2.0.2.jar
11 Feb 2026
2.0.2
Aetherial_Islands_2.0.2.zip
9 Feb 2026
2.0.1+mod
aetherial-islands-2.0.1.jar
17 Oct 2025
2.0.1
Aetherial_Islands_2.0.1.zip
17 Oct 2025
2.0.0+mod
aetherial-islands-2.0.0.jar
28 Aug 2025
2.0.0
Aetherial_Islands_2.0.0.zip
28 Aug 2025
1.0.6+mod
aetherial-islands-1.0.6.jar
5 Aug 2025
1.0.6+mod
aetherial-islands-1.0.6.jar
29 Jun 2025
1.0.6
Aetherial_Islands_1.0.6.zip
29 Jun 2025
1.0.5+mod
aetherial-islands-1.0.5.jar
4 Dec 2024
1.0.5
Aetherial_Islands_1.0.5.zip
4 Dec 2024
1.0.4+mod
aetherial-islands-1.0.4.jar
20 Nov 2024
Looking for an older file? The official Modrinth project page is in Resources.