V2.3 (D.E.) RELEASED! 09/29/25

Beta Rising is a modern adaptation of OG Minecraft, centered around Beta 1.7.3.

This modpack is a total-conversion of 1.20.1, transforming it into the ultimate amalgamation and epic culmination that is Minecraft, blending the best elements from every era and prioritizing genuine innovation as opposed to contrived continuation. It restores a bit of everything you can remember, ranging from: the earliest Development Builds/Tests, Alpha, Beta, Early Releases, 1.7.10, 1.8.9, 1.12.2, 1.16.5-1.20.1+!… minus most of the "bad" stuff.

Powered by the latest technology, infused with faithful preservation and forged from devout inspiration, Beta Rising revitalizes the beloved 2011 block game, bringing it back to simply that—before Microsoft slowly dismantled, buried and replaced it.

Whether you're a die-hard veteran longing to rediscover the magic of Beta or a newcomer eager to delve into Minecraft's rich history, Beta Rising promises an unparalleled and polished experience that blurs the lines between classic charm and modern innovation.

A few things to expect:

"A Revival of Minecraft," bringing fourth a newfound timeless charisma and resurrecting the undying creative spirit of "Old Minecraft," with: fresh content, new mechanics, old bugs, classic visuals, nostalgic sounds, lost and rehashed ideas, forgotten memories... and most importantly, good times.
Soup PVP, Pot PVP, Sword blocking—bringing combat back to where it peaked...
Virtually infinite old and new world generation. With Modern-er Beta's world presets, default world types+datapacks, diverse combinations, and limitless possibilities, you can seamlessly explore over a decade of history—or build your own story, at the brink. Generate a world from Classic 0.0.14a_08 all the way up to 1.20.1!
A significant/impressive FPS boost over Vanilla, consolidating all the best/latest performance-enhancing, tech-feat mods.
Shader support, with a few hand-picked shaders pre-installed.
Old world height: Min Y = 0, featuring old ore generation/distribution.
Old villages, less structures overall, and new structures alike, including: classic Battle Towers, Sheepmen Outposts, strange occurrences, and more.
The "Old Nether", with rare 1.16 biomes.
No Hunger (Beta Health System), with balanced healing items that vary in consumption speed based on their effectiveness.
Stamina (or go sprint-less with the removal of the 'Stamina' mod.)
Enchanting Reimagined: Curse gameplay, No level scaling, New enchantments, Old enchanting cost/mystery.
New mechanics: Forging, Multi-Block Smelting, Fletching, and more.
New materials: Steel, Ruby, Emerald, Quaron, Studded, Flint and Aether equipment.
Armor sets with unique bonuses to add depth/strategy to the familiar/easy gameplay loop.
Old damage values, Old durability-scaling protection values, Old potion colors, Old third-person crosshair, Super Secret Settings, Isometric Screenshots, and oh so much more.
Challenge-based gameplay; emphasizing difficulty and patience to foster meaningful moments and boundless creativity.
Season-based mob spawning and harvest cycles.
Numerous QoL features, from inventory management to transportation utilities to time-saving graces.
Colored Wood, inspired by BetterThanAdventure!
Custom Advancement Tree, designed to help new players get started.
Exhaustive, user-friendly customization and modularity with out-of-the-box simplicity.
Complete removal of most STUFF that has plagued and bloated modern Minecraft for years! Elytra, Netherite, Shulker Boxes, etc. And weird and pointless mobs (Husks, Strays, Sniffers, Cats, etc.) have been entirely removed in favor of a balanced Notch-like atmosphere.
The perfect blend of old and new; combining the strengths and ideals of both modern and retro for the ultimate experience.
...Herobrine?

Choose between: Alpha, Beta, Programmer Art, or Modern aesthetic, with the ease of a resourcepack!

Pre-installed are 20+ built-in texture packs and addon packs. Customize your experience over the different visual styles, and mix-and-match your way to achieve the perfect look.

Additionally built-in are optional datapacks: Cascades (hybrid modern/beta worldgen), Caves and Cliffs world height (min Y = -64), No Tall Grass (pre-b1.6), Old Achievements Only, Standard Progression, etc.

Press 'G' in-game to open the Model Menu and access HUNDREDS of skins via pre-packaged skin packs!

Embark on a journey through time reborn.

Central mods are Iguana Tweaks Reborn & Expanded; overhaul mods that introduce hardcore/difficulty-oriented tweaks, quality-of-life improvements, and brand new content to "reignite the challenge of survival." The early game progression has been changed to put your survival skills to the test. Metal tools require to be Forged, Campfires are the first step to smelting, Respawning now serves as a punishment, and more...

Main mods include:

Modern-er Beta
Nostalgic Tweaks
Iguana Tweaks Reborn
Iguana Tweaks Expanded
Serene Seasons
Embeddium
End Remastered
The Aether
Quark
Supplementaries
Amendments

Beta Rising invites players on an unforgettable journey through Minecraft's storied legacy, meticulously crafted from the ground up to deliver you a faithful and immersive re-creation of the cherished "Golden Age" of Minecraft.