fabric, neoforge
Download file ↗Minecraft Java Edition · 26.3
3.3.4 - 26.3 neo/fabric3.3.4-26.3 · 27.16 MB
Minecraft Java Edition / Graphics
Distant Horizons
See distant landscapes with level-of-detail terrain rendering.
Created by Distant Horizons team
Free modDownloads open the creator's release file directly. Check the requirements below before installing.Gameplay and development images
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Choose one file that matches your game version and loader. These files come directly from the creator's official release host.
fabric, forge
Download file ↗Minecraft Java Edition · 1.20.4
3.3.3 - 1.20.4 forge/fabric3.3.3-1.20.4 · 26.31 MBforge
Download file ↗Minecraft Java Edition · 1.12.2
3.3.3 - 1.12.2 forge3.3.3-1.12.2 · 22.63 MBWhat Distant Horizons changes
Distant Horizons renders simplified terrain beyond the normal Minecraft view distance. It is designed to make faraway mountains and landscapes visible without rendering every distant block at full detail.
Shader and mod compatibility depends on the release. Use the project's compatibility guide when combining it with Iris or other rendering mods.
36,791,587 downloads recorded by Modrinth on October 10, 2026. Downloads are not unique players.
Before you install
Required game and tools
Minecraft Java Edition on a desktop computer. Choose a supported Minecraft version and loader (fabric, forge, neoforge) on the project page. Check the release dependencies before installing.
Installation
Use a separate launcher profile with the matching mod loader. Download the compatible file and follow the project instructions; ordinary loader builds go in that profile's mods folder. Datapack releases use the world's datapacks folder instead.
Read the creator's installation guide ↗Use the current compatibility list on the official download page. Back up your saves before adding or updating mods.
Distant Horizons questions
Is Distant Horizons free?
The mod is free to download from its official release source. Required base games and tools are separate.
What do I need to run Distant Horizons?
Minecraft Java Edition on a desktop computer. Choose a supported Minecraft version and loader (fabric, forge, neoforge) on the project page. Check the release dependencies before installing.
Can I download Distant Horizons from NeonRoof?
Yes. This page provides direct official release-file links, labeled by game version and loader. The files are served by the creator's official release host. The official project page lists additional releases.
How do I install Distant Horizons?
Use a separate launcher profile with the matching mod loader. Download the compatible file and follow the project instructions; ordinary loader builds go in that profile's mods folder. Datapack releases use the world's datapacks folder instead.