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Modrinth · Minecraft mod
Spawn
An overworld wilderness overhaul that adds tons of animals, biomes, ambience and functionality
Choose a version Pick your version below, then grab the matching file.
Quick answer
Which Spawn release should I use?
Latest stable file 4.0.7
Game version 1.20.1
Loader Forge
Spawn 4.0.7 targets 1.20.1 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 Spawn required on the client, server, or both?
Installation on the client is optional. Installation on the dedicated server is optional.
Client Optional
Dedicated server Optional
Loader for this release Forge
Required install it here Optional supported, not mandatory Not supported do not install here Source doesn’t say do not assume
The source marks this as usable on both the client and server.
What else does Spawn 4.0.7 need?
4.0.7. 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 Spawn without breaking your instance.
Built for Spawn 4.0.7. Pick another file and the loader, install side or required mods may change.
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Stick to this file
Use 4.0.7. It targets 1.20.1 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.
- 03
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 4.0.7. It opens that exact file at the source.
About this project
What does Spawn add?
About Spawn
Spawn is a mod that plans to change up and improve onto the game's wilderness, with tons of new biomes, mobs, ambience, mechanics and more!
Mod-loader, Version and Config
This mod is being developed for 1.21.1 Neoforge. No backports are planned.
Spawn has a native config, and has a lot of integration with datapacks, allowing you to add more animal variants, change if and where animals or variants spawn and even tweak or expand with new recipe systems.
Compatibility with other mods
Jade
Integration for things like Stickbugs and Octopus locked chests.
JEI
New spawn recipe type can be looked up within jei directly
Field Guide
All spawn mobs have a Field Guide entry that helps you figure out what their deal might be. As well as full variant compat using Teal Lib.
Immersive Overlays
All spawn biomes have their own icon
Farmer's delight
Tons of new food items made with animal drops, as well as wood salvageability, and soup changes being also applied to spawn's foods.
Every Compat (Wood Good)
All spawn wood types, when Wood Good is installed, have unique textures for:
Amendments
Spawn music discs have a unique texture when played in a jukebox
Item Descriptions
All spawn items have custom descriptions (Can be useful as some sort of in-game wiki!)
Project description from Modrinth.
Pick your setup
Spawn by Minecraft version and loader
Choose the version and loader you play, then open the matching release.
Minecraft version
1.20.1
3 loader buildsMinecraft version
1.20
2 loader buildsCheck the dependencies, then try the file in a copied instance before changing a world you care about.
Recent files
Spawn versions and loaders
4.0.7
spawn-4.0.7-1.20.1.jar
25 Jul 2026
Client Optional Server Optional Dependencies No extras listed Listed on Release listing
Check the 1.20.1 · Forge setup 1.20.1Forge release
4.0.7
spawn-4.0.7-1.21.1.jar
25 Jul 2026
Client Optional Server Optional Dependencies 1 required · 1 unchecked Listed on Release listing
Check the 1.21.1 · NeoForge setup 1.21.1NeoForge release
4.0.6
spawn-4.0.6-1.21.1.jar
25 Jul 2026
Client Optional Server Optional Dependencies 1 required · 1 unchecked Listed on Release listing
Check the 1.21.1 · NeoForge setup 1.21.1NeoForge release
4.0.5
spawn-4.0.5-1.21.1.jar
23 Jul 2026
Client Optional Server Optional Dependencies 1 required · 1 unchecked Listed on Release listing
Check the 1.21.1 · NeoForge setup 1.21.1NeoForge release
4.0.5
spawn-4.0.5-1.20.1.jar
23 Jul 2026
Client Optional Server Optional Dependencies No extras listed Listed on Release listing
Check the 1.20.1 · Forge setup 1.20.1Forge release
4.0.4
spawn-4.0.4-1.21.1.jar
27 Apr 2026
Client Optional Server Optional Dependencies No extras listed Listed on Release listing
Check the 1.21.1 · NeoForge setup 1.21.1NeoForge release
4.0.3
spawn-4.0.3-1.21.1.jar
26 Apr 2026
Client Optional Server Optional Dependencies No extras listed Listed on Release listing
Check the 1.21.1 · NeoForge setup 1.21.1NeoForge release
4.0.2
spawn-4.0.2-1.21.1.jar
24 Apr 2026
Client Optional Server Optional Dependencies No extras listed Listed on Release listing
Check the 1.21.1 · NeoForge setup 1.21.1NeoForge release
4.0.1
spawn-4.0.1-1.21.1.jar
23 Apr 2026
Client Optional Server Optional Dependencies No extras listed Listed on Release listing
Check the 1.21.1 · NeoForge setup 1.21.1NeoForge release
4.0
spawn-4.0-1.21.1.jar
23 Apr 2026
Client Optional Server Optional Dependencies No extras listed Listed on Release listing
Check the 1.21.1 · NeoForge setup 1.21.1NeoForge release
4.0
spawn-4.0-1.20.1.jar
23 Apr 2026
Client Optional Server Optional Dependencies No extras listed Listed on Release listing
Check the 1.20.1 · Forge setup 1.20.1Forge release
3.3
spawn-3.3.jar
29 Nov 2025
Client Optional Server Optional Dependencies No extras listed Listed on Release listing
Check the 1.20.1 · Forge setup 1.20.1ForgeNeoForge release
Looking for an older file? The official Modrinth project page is in Resources.
