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Bygone Nether

Explore new structures unique to each Nether biome, as well as the new mobs that inhabit them.

ModsFree1.16 – 1.20
by izofar · listed from Modrinth
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Direct download from Modrinth · 7,191,387 downloads

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What it does

Bygone Nether is a mod made by izofar. Explore new structures unique to each Nether biome, as well as the new mobs that inhabit them.

It supports Minecraft 1.16 – 1.20. It has been downloaded 7,191,387 times on Modrinth. The last update came out on Jul 17, 2024.

Supported versions

1.201.191.181.16

Release history

Bygone Nether has had 17 releases on Modrinth since Mar 19, 2022. None of them came out in the past year. The newest is 1.3.2, released on Jul 17, 2024. It is made for Minecraft 1.20, 1.20.1. It runs on Fabric. The download is 7.1 MB.

VersionReleasedMinecraftType
1.3.2Jul 17, 20241.20, 1.20.1Release
1.3.2Jul 17, 20241.19.2Release
1.3.2Jul 17, 20241.18.2Release
1.3.2-1.20.xSep 10, 20231.20, 1.20.1Release
1.3.2-1.19.2Sep 10, 20231.19.2Release
Description from the author on Modrinth

[](youtube.com/channel/UCZWKmEPkPd7Xt8fkKVeBzTQ) [](soundcloud.com/izofar/wither-waltz) [](twitter.com/izofar43) [](github.com/izofar/bygone-nether) [](curseforge.com/minecraft/mc-mods/bygone-nether/…)

📖 About:

A Nether structure mod for Minecraft 1.16.5+ aiming to advance the lore behind the nether dimension, as well as provide additional challenges and compelling gameplay in the survival game mode.

Explore new structures unique to each Nether biome, as well as the new mobs that inhabit them. Includes a redesign to fortresses and addition of Bastion Remnants to the Basalt Deltas. See the Images Tab for Spoilers!

Listen to the soundtrack on SoundCloud. This is my first mod in release. Check out my others, and keep an eye out for more!. Please considering supporting me below, as that will allow me more time for updates and fixes.

🎥 Videos:

Dependencies:

🍳 Recipes:

Spoilers

Gilded Netherite (Smithing Table):

Wither (Block-place in-world):

📦 Integrations with other mods:

Visit the Bygone Nether page on CurseForge for the full integration list!

✔️ Fixes to Old Issues:

tldr: update Bygone Nether and Forge!

Visit the Bygone Nether page on CurseForge for an extensive list of fix recommendations!

Acknowledgements:

Special Thanks to: Telepathic Grunt, Sizable Shrimp, Commoble, and Cadiboo from the Mod Development Discord for their assistance and direction during the development process.

Written by izofar. Read it with pictures on Modrinth.

How to install Bygone Nether

  1. This mod is needed on both the server and every player who joins.

  2. Install Fabric and Forge for Minecraft 1.16 – 1.20.

  3. Download the .jar file from Modrinth and put it in the mods folder of your .minecraft directory.

  4. Start Minecraft with the Fabric profile.

  5. Easier: in Prism Launcher or the Modrinth App, search for Bygone Nether in your instance's mods and click Install. It adds the loader and the mods it needs for you.

Full guide: How to install Minecraft mods

Compatibility

Minecraft versions
1.20, 1.19, 1.18, 1.16
Runs on
Fabric, Forge
Where it runs
Client and server
Edition
Java
Needs
Nothing else
License
MIT
Price
Free
Upkeep
Actively updated (Nov 10, 2026)

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Questions

Does Bygone Nether work on Minecraft 26.x?

Not yet. The newest version it supports is Minecraft 1.20.

Is Bygone Nether free?

Yes. Bygone Nether is free to download from Modrinth.

Is Bygone Nether client-side or server-side?

Both. The server and every player need Bygone Nether installed.

Is Bygone Nether still updated?

Yes. The last update came out in the past day.

What are the best alternatives to Bygone Nether?

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