Distant Horizons: View Distance Enhancement Mod

This mod fundamentally transforms visibility capabilities in Minecraft by adding simplified terrain beyond the standard render distance. Thanks to optimized rendering of distant areas, you get stunning view distances without performance loss.

Now you can fully enjoy the view from high mountain peaks or observation towers you've built!

This screenshot uses Minecraft's standard 12-chunk render distance and modified 512-chunk distance.

For a visual demonstration of the mod's capabilities, watch the updated video:

Important Information

Minecraft version requirements are strict! If version 1.18.1 support is indicated, the mod will not work on 1.18.2.

The mod is in alpha testing stage. Unstable operation, crashes, and other technical issues may occur. If you encounter problems, you can report them on the project's GitLab.

Frequently Asked Questions

Q: Forge or Fabric?
A: For Minecraft versions 1.20.6 and newer - one file supports both NeoForge and Fabric. For versions 1.20.4 and older - one file works with both Forge and Fabric.

Q: Shader support?
A: Yes, but with limitations.

• Optifine: partial compatibility with forward rendered shaders.
• Iris: Distant Horizons versions 2.1.0+ work only with Iris 1.7+ and specially adapted shaders.
• DH versions 2.0 and older are incompatible with Iris.

Q: Does it work with player-built structures?
A: Yes.

Q: Is there multiplayer support?
A: Yes, LOD chunks are saved between sessions. However, the mod works client-side only, so chunks need to be explored first for Distant Horizons to save them.