
Modrinth · Minecraft mod
Unnamed Desert
Additional structures for the desert and badlands biomes, focusing on an immersive expansion for the vanilla game.
Quick answer
Which Unnamed Desert release should I use?
Unnamed Desert 2.0.3 targets 1.21, 1.21.1, 1.21.2 with datapack. Installation on the client is optional. Installation on the dedicated server is optional. No extra mods listed for this file.
Where it goes
Is Unnamed Desert 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 Unnamed Desert 2.0.3 need?
2.0.3. 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 Unnamed Desert without breaking your instance.
Built for Unnamed Desert 2.0.3. Pick another file and the loader, install side or required mods may change.
- 01
Stick to this file
Use 2.0.3. It targets 1.21, 1.21.1, 1.21.2 with datapack; another release may have different loader, side or dependency requirements.
- 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.
- 03
Put it on the correct side
Installation on the client is optional. Installation on the dedicated server is optional.
- 04
Pick the file you checked
Use the “Get this file” button beside 2.0.3. It opens that exact file at the source.
About this project
What does Unnamed Desert add?

🌵 About
Looking to spice up your world generation? You’ve come to the right place!
Unnamed Desert expands your world with unique, handcrafted structures that enrich the atmosphere of the desert and badlands biomes. Some are built for adventure and conquest, while others exist purely to enhance the visual experience and deepen your sense of immersion.
Consider using my other mod, Tumbleweeds, for an even more lively atmosphere.
For more details, refer to the image gallery, the wiki below, or the following quick summary:
- 8 structure types / 35 total variants
- Cactus
- Cactus Fork (9 variants)
- Cactus Patch (3 variants)
- Skeleton
- Rib Skeleton (2 variants)
- Spine Skeleton (2 variants)
- Termite Mound (2 variants)
- Pillager Outpost (2 variants)
- Oasis
- Lively Oasis (3 variants)
- Dried-Up Oasis (3 variants)
- Ruin
- House Ruin (2 variants)
- Pit Ruin (2 variants)
- Well Ruin (1 variant)
- Fossil
- Croc Fossil (1 variant)
- Head Fossil (1 variant)
- Geyser (2 variants)
- Cactus
🌐 Wiki
If you are looking for a wiki of sorts or just a more detailed walkthrough of the content of this mod, then you can find quick and easy introductions to all the added features of this project below.
If you find no answers to your questions here or want to suggest improvements for the project, then feel free to leave a comment on the CurseForge site (here).
Supported Mods
The following mods should be natively supported. However, support for any of these mods may be broken at any time. If this is the case, feel free to comment on the CurseForge site to let me know!
... Work in progress ...
📬 Remarks
Please keep in mind that at any given time vast amounts of the mod may be edited or completely overhauled! These changes should not, but may leave existing worlds on older versions corrupted. Creating backups before updating to a new version is advised!
I want to reiterate that this is simply a passion project. It may occur that for longer periods no updates or bug fixes are being developed/released simply because I do not want to.
Project description from Modrinth.
Pick your setup
Unnamed Desert by Minecraft version and loader
Choose the version and loader you play, then open the matching release.
1.21.10
5 loader builds1.21.9
5 loader builds1.21.8
5 loader builds1.21.7
5 loader builds1.21.6
5 loader builds1.21.5
5 loader builds1.21.4
5 loader builds1.21.3
5 loader builds1.21.2
5 loader builds1.21.1
5 loader builds1.21
5 loader buildsShowing the newest 12 of 24 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
Unnamed Desert versions and loaders
2.0.3
u_desert-2.0.3+mc1.21-1.21.11.zip
1 Feb 2026
2.0.3
u_desert-2.0.3+mc1.21-1.21.11.jar
1 Feb 2026
2.0.2
u_desert-2.0.2+mc1.21-1.21.10.zip
19 Oct 2025
2.0.2
u_desert-2.0.2+mc1.21-1.21.10.jar
19 Oct 2025
2.0.1
u_desert-2.0.1+mc1.21-1.21.8.zip
16 Aug 2025
2.0.1
u_desert-2.0.1+mc1.21-1.21.8.jar
16 Aug 2025
2.0.0
u_desert-2.0.0+mc1.21-1.21.8.zip
31 Jul 2025
2.0.0
u_desert-2.0.0+mc1.21-1.21.8.jar
31 Jul 2025
1.6.3
u_desert-1.6.3+mc1.19-1.21.8.jar
20 Jul 2025
1.6.2
u_desert-1.6.2+mc1.19-1.21.7.jar
2 Jul 2025
1.6.1
u_desert-1.6.1+mc1.19-1.21.6.jar
24 Jun 2025
1.6.0
u_desert-1.6.0+mc1.19-1.21.5.jar
12 May 2025
Looking for an older file? The official Modrinth project page is in Resources.