
Modrinth · Minecraft mod
Return Dirt Background
This mod reverts the 24w09a snapshot background change
Quick answer
Which Return Dirt Background release should I use?
Return Dirt Background 1.8 targets 1.20.5, 1.20.6, 1.21 with Fabric. It must be installed on the client. Do not install it on the dedicated server. No extra mods listed for this file.
Where it goes
Is Return Dirt Background required on the client, server, or both?
It must be installed on the client. Do not install it on the dedicated server.
This file is marked client-only.
What else does Return Dirt Background 1.8 need?
1.8. 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 Return Dirt Background without breaking your instance.
Built for Return Dirt Background 1.8. Pick another file and the loader, install side or required mods may change.
- 01
Stick to this file
Use 1.8. It targets 1.20.5, 1.20.6, 1.21 with Fabric; 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
It must be installed on the client. Do not install it on the dedicated server.
- 04
Pick the file you checked
Use the “Get this file” button beside 1.8. It opens that exact file at the source.
About this project
What does Return Dirt Background add?
This mod reverts the 24w09a snapshot background change
EXPERIMENTAL! Changing background texture:
- Create simple resource
pack (template here) - Replace image at
assets/minecraft/textures/gui/options_background.pngwith your favourite image - Load it and see in the game! (with release 1.7 and above)
Mod demonstration:

Project description from Modrinth.
Pick your setup
Return Dirt Background by Minecraft version and loader
Choose the version and loader you play, then open the matching release.
1.21.4
1 loader build1.21.3
1 loader build1.21.2
1 loader build1.21.1
1 loader build1.21
1 loader build1.20.6
1 loader build1.20.5
1 loader buildCheck the dependencies, then try the file in a copied instance before changing a world you care about.
Recent files
Return Dirt Background versions and loaders
1.8
returndirtbackground-1.8.jar
5 Dec 2024
1.7
returndirtbackground-1.7.jar
25 Oct 2024
1.6
returndirtbackground-1.6.jar
31 Jul 2024
1.5
returndirtbackground-1.5.jar
7 Jul 2024
1.4
returndirtbackground-1.4.jar
16 Jun 2024
1.3
returndirtbackground-1.3.jar
8 May 2024
1.2
returndirtbackground-1.2.jar
6 May 2024
1.1
returndirtbackground-1.1-SNAPSHOT.jar
4 Mar 2024
1.0
returndirtbackground-1.0-SNAPSHOT.jar
1 Mar 2024
Looking for an older file? The official Modrinth project page is in Resources.