FloatingInventory
FloatingInventory replaces the flat 2D inventory window with a three-dimensional panel that floats in the player's view, for Forge.
What it does
Opening the inventory in FloatingInventory brings up slots that hover in the game world instead of covering the screen with a flat window. The panel takes up less of the view, and the items sit at a distance from the player, giving a more immersive interface closer to how virtual reality menus work. The slight bobbing when the inventory opens while the hands are empty is part of the same effect.
The mod is built to be a client-side change, so only the player who installs it sees the new layout and no server needs it. It runs on Forge and covers 6 release versions, with 1.0.0 for 1.20.6 as the latest file. The code is licensed under Creative Commons Attribution Non Commercial Share Alike 4.0, so it is not open source.
Key features
Floating inventory panel
Slots appear as a three-dimensional panel in the world rather than a flat window over the game view.
Smaller screen footprint
The inventory occupies less of the display, leaving more of the scene visible while items are managed.
Adjustable hand position
The position of the held item can be changed, so the view can be arranged to suit the player.
Alternative effect while holding an item
A separate visual effect appears while an item is held in the hand, adding to how the interface reacts.
New visual effects
Additional effects accompany opening the inventory, including the bobbing motion when the hands are empty.
Compatibility
Latest build for each game version and loader.
Only full game releases are shown. This mod publishes no snapshot builds.
Use cases
Immersive play
Players who want a menu that feels more like part of the scene can use the floating panel during normal survival or creative sessions.
Who it’s for: Players who prefer a less intrusive inventory screen, or who want a VR-style interface on a desktop setup, will find the floating layout is the main change.
Questions
Does FloatingInventory need to be installed on the server?
Which loader and versions does FloatingInventory support?
Can the held item and hand position be changed?
In the catalog
FloatingInventory is one of 29,952 Game mechanics mods on ModsFinder, and one of 13,316 Game mechanics mods for Forge. 11,154 mods support Minecraft 1.20.6.
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What the author says
Floating inventory adds a tweak to how the UI works for your inventory, instead of a 2d GUI, this mod gives you a VR-Like immersive UI. - New effects: - Slight bobbing when opening the inventory bare-handed. - Less screen taken up, more visibility. - Alternative effect when holding an item. - Ability to change the…
Official listing
- Modrinth page
- modrinth.com/mod/floatinginventory
- Owner
- gabriprodsofficial
- Published
- 2026-08-08
- Updated on Modrinth
- 2026-08-08
- Facts verified
- 2026-10-15