
Modrinth · Minecraft mod
The Dawn Era (DISCONTINUED)
This modification will add many new prehistoric animals to your game.
Quick answer
Which The Dawn Era (DISCONTINUED) release should I use?
The Dawn Era (DISCONTINUED) 0.642 targets 1.20.1, 1.20.2, 1.20.3 with Forge. Installation on the client is optional. Installation on the dedicated server is optional. No extra mods listed for this file.
Where it goes
Is The Dawn Era (DISCONTINUED) 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 The Dawn Era (DISCONTINUED) 0.642 need?
0.642. 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 The Dawn Era (DISCONTINUED) without breaking your instance.
Built for The Dawn Era (DISCONTINUED) 0.642. Pick another file and the loader, install side or required mods may change.
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Stick to this file
Use 0.642. It targets 1.20.1, 1.20.2, 1.20.3 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
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 0.642. It opens that exact file at the source.
About this project
What does The Dawn Era (DISCONTINUED) add?

!!! THIS MOD REQUIRES AstemirLib !!!
!!! May have issues with Optifine !!!
The Dawn Era is a modification for Minecraft that brings many changes to your world.
The main one is the fauna of prehistoric times, which became extinct long ago, as it might seem at first glance. Explore the remains of past civilizations, hunt and tame, explore and discover with The Dawn Era!
Can you survive?

Now mod include this content:
15 new unique mobs, couple blocks and a lot of items.
All mobs spawn naturally.

Credits:
- Owner: Xish
- Developer: Astemir
- Main Artist: Jurnaro
- Artist: MinoriRainach
Thanks to the Edlerram, for the mod logo!
And special thanks for other TDE team! We love you!
Project description from Modrinth.
Pick your setup
The Dawn Era (DISCONTINUED) by Minecraft version and loader
Choose the version and loader you play, then open the matching release.
1.20.5
1 loader build1.20.4
1 loader build1.20.3
1 loader build1.20.2
1 loader build1.20.1
1 loader build1.20
1 loader buildCheck the dependencies, then try the file in a copied instance before changing a world you care about.
Recent files
The Dawn Era (DISCONTINUED) versions and loaders
0.642
thedawnera-1.20.1-0.642.jar
6 Dec 2025
0.64
thedawnera-1.20.1-0.64.jar
30 Nov 2025
0.58.91
thedawnera-1.20.1-0.58.91.jar
22 Jan 2024
Looking for an older file? The official Modrinth project page is in Resources.