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HexLands

by alcatrazEscapee

HexLands generates the overworld as a field of hexagonal regions, each hex holding a single biome and bordered by walls, in the style of the Settlers of Catan board.

FabricForgeNeoForgeServer-side onlyMIT LicenseOpen source1.16.5 – 1.21.1

What it does

HexLands replaces the usual terrain layout with hexagonal regions. Each hex contains one biome, and neighboring hexes of different types are separated by walls. The biome source is set through a data pack, and the generator reads a noise settings entry, so the layout is defined by data rather than by code. The author notes that other mods adding biomes or altering overworld generation are handled automatically.

Two parameters shape the result. Biome scale sets how many scale biomes are sampled to create the hexes, with higher values producing more random layouts, and hex size sets the size of each individual hex. The mod is a fresh rewrite of the earlier Hex Lands project by superfluke, rebuilt for newer Minecraft versions. Fabric API is required on Fabric, Forge and NeoForge. Server owners install it, and players connect with no copy of their own.

Worlds using HexLands are defined through world presets. Players can add a customized preset, and the default HexLands presets are HexLands and HexLands Overworld Only, both of which use the hexlands:hexlands chunk generator. A world that uses HexLands in a specific dimension must change that dimension's generator field, and the generator object must follow the documented properties.

Key features

  1. Hexagonal biome layout

    Each hex holds a single biome, with walls marking the borders between hexes of different types.

  2. Data pack configuration

    The generator, noise settings, biome source and presets are all set in data packs, with many customization options.

  3. Adjustable hex size

    The hex size setting controls the size of each individual hex, with a default value of 40.

  4. Biome scale control

    Biome scale sets how many scale biomes are sampled to create hexes, with a default of 8, and higher values give more random layouts.

Compatibility

Latest build for each game version and loader.

1.21.x2 of 2 versions with builds
1.21.16.0.0Not available6.0.0
1.216.0.0Not available6.0.0
1.20.x2 of 2 versions with builds
1.20.15.0.05.0.05.0.0
1.205.0.05.0.05.0.0
1.19.x2 of 2 versions with builds
1.19.34.1.04.1.0Not available
1.19.24.0.04.0.0Not available
1.18.x1 of 1 version with builds
1.18.23.0.03.0.0Not available
1.17.x1 of 1 version with builds
1.17.1Not available2.0.1Not available
1.16.x1 of 1 version with builds
1.16.5Not available1.1.2Not available
ReleaseBetaAlphaNot available

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

Requirements

Dependencies declared by the latest file for each loader.

Required 1

Fabric APILightweight and modular API providing common hooks and intercompatibility measures utilized by mods using the Fabric toolchain.
Required

Required by 1 mod

EpicGons1.20.1

How it compares

Full comparison

Larger biomes is published for Fabric, Forge, NeoForge and Quilt across 1.18 – 26.3, is needed on the server, with the client optional and does not require the client, and is licensed as All rights reserved, so it is not open source. Custom World Generation runs on Forge and NeoForge for 1.18.2 – 1.21, is needed on the server, with the client optional with clients free to skip it, and is open source under the GNU Affero General Public License v3.0 or later. Biome2 is server-side only for Forge and NeoForge across 1.20.1 – 1.21.4, licensed under the Apache License 2.0.

ModLoadersGame versionsEnvironmentUpdated
HexLandsFabric, Forge and NeoForge1.16.5 – 1.21.1Server-side only2024-06-28
Larger biomesFabric, Forge, NeoForge and Quilt1.18 – 26.3Server required, client optional2026-09-24
Custom World GenerationForge and NeoForge1.18.2 – 1.21Server required, client optional2025-10-13
Biome2Forge and NeoForge1.20.1 – 1.21.4Server-side only2025-04-29

Questions

Does HexLands need Fabric API?

Yes. Fabric API is listed as a required dependency, so it must be installed next to HexLands on Fabric.

Does a client need HexLands installed?

No. It runs on the server alone, so players need nothing extra to join.

Which version range does HexLands cover?

Files cover 1.16.5 – 1.21.1, with 9 release versions, and the latest Forge file is 5.0.0 for 1.20.1.

In the catalog

HexLands is one of 8,515 World generation mods on ModsFinder, and one of 4,027 World generation mods for Fabric. 32,366 mods support Minecraft 1.21.1.

World generation mods8,515Fabric modsMods for 1.21.132,366

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What the author says

This mod is an updated and rewritten version of the original Hex Lands mod by superfluke, et. al. It has been rewritten completely for new Minecraft versions. Note: Due to Mojang's changes to world generation, configuration will be different depending on which Minecraft version you are using! See the 1.18.x, 1.17.x…
alcatrazEscapee, on the Modrinth page

Official listing

Owner
alcatrazEscapee
Published
2023-05-07
Updated on Modrinth
2024-06-28
Facts verified
2026-10-15

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