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Jurassic Revived

A Minecraft mod that brings dinosaurs back to life using ancient DNA and modern technology | Experience the classic old models with improved performance, and build your own prehistoric park with a wide variety of creatures...

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Quick answer

Which Jurassic Revived release should I use?

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beta file NeoForge 0.215.0 1.21.1
Game version 1.21.1
Loader NeoForge

Jurassic Revived NeoForge 0.215.0 1.21.1 targets 1.21.1 with NeoForge. The project page does not say whether this file belongs on the client, dedicated server, or both. All 4 required mods have matching files.

Where it goes

Is Jurassic Revived 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 Jurassic Revived NeoForge 0.215.0 1.21.1 need?

NeoForge 0.215.0 1.21.1. Change the file and its required mods may change too.

All 4 required mods have matching files

Install GeckoLib, Architectury API, Cloth Config API (Fabric/Forge/NeoForge), Cloth Config API first. We found matching files for this game-version and loader setup. 2 come through another mod in the chain.

7 listed on this file 2 pulled in by those mods
GeckoLib Needed by Jurassic Revived NeoForge 0.215.0 1.21.1
required
Matching file found Matched file: NeoForge 1.21.1 4.9.3
Architectury API Needed by Jurassic Revived NeoForge 0.215.0 1.21.1
required
Matching file found Matched file: [NeoForge 1.21] v13.0.11
Jade 🔍 Optional for Jurassic Revived NeoForge 0.215.0 1.21.1
optional
Matching file found Matched file: [NeoForge 1.21.1] 15.10.6
Just Enough Items (JEI) Optional for Jurassic Revived NeoForge 0.215.0 1.21.1
optional
Matching file found Matched file: 19.70.0.469 for NeoForge 1.21.1
Just Enough Items (JEI) Optional for Jurassic Revived NeoForge 0.215.0 1.21.1
optional
Matching file found Matched file: 19.70.0.469
Cloth Config API Needed by Jurassic Revived NeoForge 0.215.0 1.21.1
required
Matching file found Matched file: 15.0.140+neoforge
MezzConfigGUI Needed by Just Enough Items (JEI)
pulled in
Matching file found Matched file: MezzConfig GUI mc1.21.1-0.5.5 for NeoForge
MezzConfig Needed by Just Enough Items (JEI)
pulled in
Matching file found Matched file: MezzConfig 0.7.1 for NeoForge 1.21.1

2 extra mods were pulled in by other dependencies. Indented rows show who needs each one. We only count dependency files that match this setup. A file for another loader does not fill the gap.

Before you install it

Add Jurassic Revived without breaking your instance.

Built for Jurassic Revived NeoForge 0.215.0 1.21.1. Pick another file and the loader, install side or required mods may change.

  1. 01

    Stick to this file

    Use NeoForge 0.215.0 1.21.1. It targets 1.21.1 with NeoForge; another release may have different loader, side or dependency requirements.

  2. 02

    Bring the mods it needs

    Install GeckoLib, Architectury API, Cloth Config API (Fabric/Forge/NeoForge), Cloth Config API first. We found matching files for this game-version and loader setup. 2 come through another mod in the chain.

  3. 03

    Put it on the correct side

    The project page does not say whether this file belongs on the client, dedicated server, or both.

  4. 04

    Pick the file you checked

    Use the “Get this file” button beside NeoForge 0.215.0 1.21.1. It opens that exact file at the source.

About this project

What does Jurassic Revived add?

Jurassic Revived

A free dinosaur mod for 1.20.1 and 1.21.1, inspired by the classic JurassiCraft experience – no paywalls, no nonsense.

📦 About the Mod:

Jurassic Revived is a fan-made dinosaur mod for Minecraft 1.20.1 and 1.21.1, inspired by the gameplay and features of the original JurassiCraft mod.

🧬 Core Features:

  • 🦴 Fossil & DNA System Dig up fossils, extract DNA, and bring dinosaurs back to life using high-tech machines.

  • 🧠 Dynamic Dinosaur AI Species-specific behaviors such as aggression, fleeing, roaming, and herding.

  • 🏞️ Park-Building Tools Create enclosures, labs, research zones, and viewing areas.

🦕 Dinosaurs (with more to come in the future):

  • Albertosaurus
  • Allosaurus
  • Alvarezsaurus
  • Ankylosaurus
  • Apatosaurus
  • Arambourgiania
  • Baryonyx
  • Brachiosaurus
  • Carcharodontosaurus
  • Carnotaurus
  • Cearadactylus
  • Ceratosaurus
  • Chasmosaurus
  • Coelophysis
  • Coelurus
  • Compsognathus
  • Concavenator
  • Corythosaurus
  • Distortus Rex
  • Deinonychus
  • Dilophosaurus
  • Dimorphodon
  • Diplodocus
  • Dryosaurus
  • Edmontosaurus
  • Gallimimus
  • Geosternbergia
  • Giganotosuarus
  • Guanlong
  • Guidraco
  • Hadrosaurus
  • Herrerasaurus
  • Hypsilophodon
  • Indominus Rex
  • Indoraptor
  • Inostrancevia
  • Lambeosaurus
  • Ludodactylus
  • Majungasaurus
  • Mamenchisaurus
  • Metriacanthosaurus
  • Moganopterus
  • Nyctosaurus
  • Ornitholestes
  • Ornithomimus
  • Ouranosaurus
  • Oviraptor
  • Pachycephalosaurus
  • Parasaurolophus
  • Proceratosaurus
  • Procompsognathus
  • Protoceratops
  • Pteranodon
  • Pterodaustro
  • Quetzalcoatlus
  • Rajasaurus
  • Rugops
  • Segisaurus
  • Shantungosaurus
  • Spinosaurus
  • Stegosaurus
  • Styracosaurus
  • Tapejara
  • Theriznosarus
  • Titanosaurus
  • Triceratops
  • Troodon
  • Tropeognathus
  • Tupuxuara
  • Tyrannosaurus Rex
  • Utahraptor
  • Velociraptor
  • Zhenyuanopterus

More species may be added over time.

💡 Why Jurassic Revived?

When JurassiCraft went private and its downloads disappeared, this mod was made to continue the legacy — for the community, by the community. Jurassic Revived offers the same immersive dinosaur gameplay — without restrictions.

⚠️ Disclaimer:
This is a fan project and is not affiliated with the newer JurassiCraft team (everything that appears in this mod comes either from the assets that the former team members have provided us with or was directly created by us) or any associated franchises. The mod is non-commercial and only inspired by the legacy of JurassiCraft.

💾 Installation (if not using a launcher):

Requires Minecraft Forge for 1.20.1 or Neoforge for 1.21.1

Download the mod

  • Download Geckolib for your chosen version
  • As with any mod/modpack a mod like JEI or EMI is recommended, again, download or your chosen version
  • Drop all downloaded mods into the mods folder
  • Compatible with most Forge/Neoforge-based modpacks for 1.20.1 and most Neoforge-based modpacks for 1.21.1

Spinosaurus

🚧 Early Development Warning

⚠️ This mod is in a VERY early stage of development. Expect bugs, missing features, and frequent changes. Feedback is welcome, but please be patient!

Project description from CurseForge.

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4 available setups

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Recent files

Jurassic Revived versions and loaders

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Looking for an older file? The official CurseForge project page is in Resources.