Expansion Z
by IonSlaun
Expansion Z adds a new zombie type, the Crawling One, which drags itself across the ground to reach players, for Forge in 1.20.1.
What it does
Expansion Z suits players who want a zombie apocalypse feel in their survival worlds. Its main addition is the Crawling One, a zombie that moves by dragging itself along the ground. The mod requires Geckolib, which must be installed alongside it. The server and every player need the mod installed. Files are published for Forge only, for 1.20.1, with 1.1 as the latest file.
Key features
Crawling One zombie
A zombie type that drags itself across the ground instead of walking upright.
Zombie apocalypse theme
Content aimed at a zombie apocalypse style of play, suited to map styles built around that theme.
Planned texture variety
The author plans further textures and new zombie types in later development.
Compatibility
Latest build for each game version and loader.
Only full game releases are shown. This mod publishes no snapshot builds.
Requirements
Dependencies declared by the latest file for each loader.
Required 1
How it compares
Nekomata Zombie Apocalypse is a client-side only Forge mod under the MIT License, with no server install needed. Egg's Zombies is open source under the MIT License, runs on client and server, and targets the same version. Zombie Builder is a client and server mod with all rights reserved.
| Mod | Loaders | Game versions | Environment | Updated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Expansion Z | Forge | 1.20.1 | Client and server | 2025-11-17 |
| Nekomata Zombie Apocalypse | Forge | 1.20.1 | Client-side only | 2026-04-10 |
| Egg's Zombies | Forge | 1.20.1 | Client and server | 2026-02-26 |
| Zombie Builder | Forge | 1.20.1 | Client and server | 2026-06-06 |
Questions
Does Expansion Z need Geckolib?
In the catalog
Expansion Z is one of 11,058 Mobs mods on ModsFinder, and one of 6,527 Mobs mods for Forge. 34,764 mods support Minecraft 1.20.1.
More from IonSlaun
Similar mods
What the author says
The mod adds a new type of zombie called "The Crawling One," a zombie that drags itself across the ground using its arms. The mod is more suitable for world types and map styles with a zombie apocalypse theme, as it integrates better with the environment.
Official listing
- Modrinth page
- modrinth.com/mod/expansion-z
- Owner
- IonSlaun
- Published
- 2025-11-12
- Updated on Modrinth
- 2025-11-17
- Facts verified
- 2026-10-15