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Cutscene Engine

by CraftVerse Engines

Cutscene Engine lets creators build cinematic camera sequences inside the game, with keypoints, smooth motion and a preview, all without external tools.

FabricForgeNeoForgeQuiltServer required, client optionalAll rights reserved1.21.6 – 26.1.2

What it does

Camera points are placed directly in the game, and the mod interpolates motion between them so the path moves smoothly. Each keypoint can have its own duration, with a default of 10 ticks, and a preview shows the result before a scene is played. While a cutscene runs, a spectator-style mode takes over the player's camera, and the saved position and game mode are restored when it ends.

Scripted scenes suit scenario-driven servers and campaign builds. Only the server has to run the mod for scenes to play, and players may skip installing it. Cutscene Engine lists the BlockBuster engine and the NPCs engine as optional companions, and it is published for Fabric, Forge, NeoForge and Quilt. Files cover 1.21.6 – 26.1.2 across nine release versions, with 26.1.2 as the latest build, and the code is not open source under All rights reserved.

Key features

  1. Camera keypoints

    Camera points are added along a path directly in the game, so a scene can be shaped without leaving the world.

  2. Motion interpolation

    Transitions between keypoints are generated automatically, giving smooth movement along the camera path.

  3. Duration control

    Each keypoint has an adjustable duration, with 10 ticks as the default value.

  4. Spectator camera control

    A spectator-style mode takes control of the player's camera during a cutscene, then restores the saved state afterward.

  5. Mouse wheel interface

    Controls respond to the mouse wheel and right-click, so editing a path does not require menus or commands.

Compatibility

Latest build for each game version and loader.

No stable releases
Every published file is a beta or alpha build.
26.x3 of 3 versions with builds
26.1.2v0.2+modv0.2+modv0.2+modv0.2+mod
26.1.1v0.2+modv0.2+modv0.2+modv0.2+mod
26.1v0.2+modv0.2+modv0.2+modv0.2+mod
1.21.x6 of 6 versions with builds
1.21.11v0.2+modv0.2+modv0.2+modv0.2+mod
1.21.10v0.2+modv0.2+modv0.2+modv0.2+mod
1.21.9v0.2+modv0.2+modv0.2+modv0.2+mod
1.21.8v0.2+modv0.2+modv0.2+modv0.2+mod
1.21.7v0.2+modv0.2+modv0.2+modv0.2+mod
1.21.6v0.2+modv0.2+modv0.2+modv0.2+mod
ReleaseBetaAlphaNot available

Only full game releases are shown. This mod publishes no snapshot builds.

Requirements

Dependencies declared by the latest file for each loader.

Optional 2

NPCs engineInteractive NPC system with dialogues for Minecraft 1.21.9+
Optional
BlockBuster engineBlockbaster Engine is a Minecraft datapack for creating cinematics and cutscenes. The engine allows you to record player movements, create actors with custom skins, control scenes, and play complex animated sequences directly in the game.
Optional

Use cases

Who it’s for: Builders of scripted scenes for scenario-driven servers and campaign maps who want cinematic camera work without external editing tools.

How it compares

Full comparison

Cutscene API is an MIT-licensed open source library for Fabric, Forge, NeoForge and Quilt, covering 1.20 – 1.21.4, and it runs on both client and server. Lumiera is also available for Fabric, Forge and NeoForge, covering 1.20.1 – 26.1.2, with a custom license that is not open source and an environment where either side may run it. easy-cutscene is a Fabric-only, server-side mod for 1.21.4 under All rights reserved, so players need nothing installed.

ModLoadersGame versionsEnvironmentUpdated
Cutscene EngineFabric, Forge, NeoForge and Quilt1.21.6 – 26.1.2Server required, client optional2026-04-22
Cutscene APIFabric, Forge, NeoForge and Quilt1.20 – 1.21.4Client and server2025-03-20
LumieraFabric, Forge and NeoForge1.20.1 – 26.1.2Client or server, optional2026-07-05
easy-cutsceneFabric1.21.4Server-side only2026-02-26

Questions

Does Cutscene Engine have to be installed on the client?

Not necessarily. Only the server has to run the mod, while players may leave it out and still watch scenes played from the server side.

Which loaders are supported?

Fabric, Forge, NeoForge and Quilt. Files for the latest release, 26.1.2, were published on 2026-04-22 for each of them.

Does the mod need the BlockBuster engine?

BlockBuster engine is an optional dependency. Cutscene Engine can run without it, but it is listed as a companion for extended use.

In the catalog

Cutscene Engine is one of 3,514 Library mods on ModsFinder, and one of 2,348 Library mods for Fabric. 15,189 mods support Minecraft 26.1.2.

Library mods3,514Fabric modsMods for 26.1.215,189

More from CraftVerse Engines

All projects
BlockBuster engine1.21.9 – 26.1.2NPCs engine1.21.9 – 26.1.2

Similar mods

Fabric API1.14 – 26.3Cloth Config API1.14 – 26.3YetAnotherConfigLib (YACL)1.19 – 26.3Architectury API1.16.5 – 26.3Just Enough Items (JEI)1.8 – 26.3Geckolib1.12.2 – 26.3

What the author says

Cutscene Engine is an advanced data pack that allows you to create smooth cinematic scenes directly in-game without the need for external tools. Ideal for creators of adventure maps, RPG servers, and story-driven projects. Found a bug or have a suggestion? Create an issue in the project repository!
CraftVerse Engines, on the Modrinth page

Official listing

Owner
CraftVerse Engines
Published
2025-11-22
Updated on Modrinth
2026-04-22
Facts verified
2026-10-15

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