Geophilic

Geophilic is a data pack or mod that subtly and elegantly improves vanilla Overworld biomes in Minecraft! The main concept of the project is based on unused ideas that were planned for implementation in the Wild Update. Essentially, this is a collection of delicate enhancements to vanilla biomes that do not add new blocks, items, or additional biomes to the game.

This mod introduces variety to a large number of the world's natural zones. You'll be able to discover numerous new elements: from ordinary fallen trees to cozy forest clearings. The vanilla landscapes will feature new details - stone boulders, sawn tree stumps, various types of shrubs, mossy surfaces, and many other minor additions. Trees maintain their classic vanilla appearance, with the only noticeable change being the generation system for tall trees, allowing you to bump your head less often during world exploration.

The developer paid special attention to preserving the original Minecraft gameplay. Geophilic doesn't use block color palettes that couldn't be found in the standard game, and doesn't add wood types to biomes where they wouldn't logically appear according to game mechanics.

In other words, this isn't a global world overhaul, but rather a minimalistic and pleasant addition that refreshes the feel of standard biomes.

Configuration options for Geophilic are available through Datapack Toolkit!

🌲 Features

Version 3.0.0 and above - practically all non-ocean biomes receive significant changes.

Version 2.4.0: Badlands, Birch Forest, Cherry Grove, Dark Forest, Deep Ocean, Desert, Eroded Badlands, Flower Forest, Forest, Jungle, Meadow, Old Growth Birch Forest, Old Growth Pine Taiga, Old Growth Spruce Taiga, Plains, Savanna, Savanna Plateau, Snowy Plains, Snowy Slopes, Stony Shore, Sunflower Plains, Swamp, Taiga, Windswept Forest, Windswept Savanna, Wooded Badlands.

You can view the visual changes in more detail in the image gallery!

⚙️ Notes

The Fabric/Quilt mod version requires installation of Fabric API or Quilted Fabric API!

It's important to note that newer releases may have slightly different feature sets. The developer reserves the right to make various adjustments, including the removal of some features. While Minecraft handles such changes well and updating the mod won't damage your world, it's always recommended to regularly back up your save files.

🛠 Compatibility

Since the pack modifies only world biome files, it's fully compatible with content modifications that work with terrain generation, such as Tectonic or Lithosphere.

Compatibility with Terralith can be achieved. If this feature interests you, it's recommended to use Terraphilic for this purpose.

If another data pack's description states that it modifies standard biomes, it will likely work incorrectly or be partially incompatible with this mod.

(Information last updated October 24, 2024)