UNEARTHED – An Archaeology Expansion Addon for Minecraft

Developed by Los

What is Unearthed?

Unearthed is an expansion addon for Minecraft that deepens and reimagines the archaeology system. It introduces new ancient mobs, powerful relics, forgotten biomes, oceanic dangers, and gear-rich ruins waiting to be uncovered. Every feature encourages exploration, excavation, and the restoration of long-lost power.

Wander deserts, mesas, and oceans to find collapsed temples, haunted ships, decode mysterious artifacts, and piece together the forgotten past of Minecraft’s ancient world. If you enjoy uncovering secrets and earning rare rewards, this addon is for you.

⚠️ Note: This addon is still in active development and may not yet work on Realms or multiplayer servers. Player testing and feedback are welcome.

What’s New in the Latest Updates

Tides & Treasure Update

New Adventures Await Beneath the Waves!
Sail into uncharted waters, battle the Ghastly Crew, uncover cursed relics, and restore forgotten treasures.

New Items

Sextant – Navigation tool that reveals constellations above the nearest structure.
Soggy Trident – Found in shipwreck caches; restore into a usable Trident.
Soggy Anchor & Anchor – Heavy relics from the sea; restored Anchors can be displayed as trophies.
Gilded Cutlass – Pirate’s golden blade (uncraftable).
Soggy Diving Helmet → Cracked Diving Helmet – Restored to grant 5 minutes of underwater breathing.
Holy Grail – Legendary relic restored from the Worn Cup; can now be placed as a display trophy.

New Mobs

Ghastly Captain – pirate who barters for lost relics.
Ghastly Pirates – Aggressive crew members aboard ships and piers.
Ghastly Mariner – Cursed diver in a glowing helmet; drags players down, inflicts Blindness, and cancels Water Breathing.

New Blocks

Pearlescent Bricks – Shimmering ocean-crafted blocks, perfect for treasure chambers and ruins.

New Mechanics

Curse System – Certain mobs (e.g., Mariner, Wither Skeletons) can corrupt artifacts, applying debuffs until cleansed.
Treasure Restoration – Worn → restored cycle boosts trade value with the Archaeologist or Captain.

Boss & Combat Updates

Crusher – New Spike Burst AoE attack.
Gains temporary buffs (strength, speed, resistance) when swarmed.

New Structures

Pirate Ships – vessels crewed by the Ghastly Crew.
Pirate Piers – docks where pirates lie in wait.
Undersea Ruins – Three new ruin variants hidden beneath waves.

Summary
The Tides & Treasure Update expands Unearthed into the oceans with cursed relics, spectral pirates, and legendary loot. Exploration now spans both land and sea with dangers and rewards lurking beneath the waves.

New Items and Systems

Ancient Stick – Required to craft worn weapons.
Macuahuitl Recipe – Now crafted with an Ancient Stick instead of a diamond sword.
New Worn Items – Early versions of ancient gear that require restoration.
Archaeologist’s Table – Custom workstation for restoring worn artifacts and relics.
Sextant – Navigation tool for structure hunting.
Anchors (Soggy & Restored) – Heavy relics from the ocean depths.
Diving Helmets (Soggy/Cracked) – Restored to grant underwater breathing.
Pearlescent Bricks – New shimmering building block.

New Structures

Desert Ruins – Partially buried relic sites.
Mesa Canyon Temple – Hidden deep in red rock valleys.
Underground Caves – Secret chambers below the surface.
Aqueducts – Desert structures (added in v2.3).
Pirate Ships – vessels drifting across the sea.
Pirate Piers – coastal docks.
Undersea Ruins – Ocean structures rich with relics.

Core Features

Ancient Mobs

The Crusher – Ancient guardian, cousin to the Sniffer. Updated with model, textures, animations, and new combat abilities.
The Archaeologist – Wandering trader obsessed with relics. Sells rare artifacts at high prices.
The Ghastly Crew (NEW) – Includes the Captain, Pirates, and the Mariner.

Relics and Restoration

Relics begin corroded or waterlogged.
Restore them at the Archaeologist’s Table.
Some are cursed

Combat Gear and Tools

Macuahuitl – Brutal obsidian blade.
Ancient Mask – Mysterious talking mask.
Ti Leaf Skirt – Grants invisibility in tall grass.
Sandstrider Boots – Speed boost on sand.
Cutlass (Pirates only) – Rare golden blade.
Worn Items – Must be restored to unlock potential.

Credits

Lead Developer & Designer: Los
Development Support: Bolt and Buddies
Textures & Items: JamesyBluTooth

Music: MangyNate DDog

A Note from the Developer

I'm Los — a developer driven by a passion for Minecraft and storytelling. I began with zero coding experience and built Unearthed piece by piece with love for the game and community.

Special thanks to Bolt and Buddies for their continued support and inspiration.

Support the Project

Buy Me a Coffee: coff.ee/LosCreates

Join the Community

Unearthed Discord – for updates, feedback, and exclusive previews

Requirements

Before playing, enable the following Experimental Features:
Beta APIs

Thanks for checking out Unearthed. There’s more waiting beneath the surface.
Your feedback helps shape the future of this addon — join the journey today!

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