ReloadResources
by DinoMarlir
ReloadResources puts a Reload Resources button in the pause menu, so players can apply resource pack changes without leaving the game.
What it does
From the pause menu, a player picks Reload Resources, and the active resource packs are reloaded without restarting the game. This suits anyone who edits textures, sounds or translations while a world is running, since changes show up without a restart. The mod is aimed at resource pack creators and developers, and at players who tweak their own packs.
The mod is a lightweight, minimalistic addition that runs on the client alone, so servers and other players need nothing installed. It is built on Mojang mappings and is written for Fabric only, with files for 1.21.8, 1.21.9, 1.21.10 and 1.21.11. The latest Fabric file is 1.0.2 for 1.21.11, published 2025-10-20. It supports Minecraft's built-in translation system, and additional language contributions are welcome.
ReloadResources is open source under the GNU General Public License v3.0 only, and public links exist for its source code and issue tracker. The first file was published on 2025-09-21.
Key features
Pause menu button
A Reload Resources button appears in the pause menu and triggers a reload of the resource packs.
Instant reload
Pack changes to textures and sounds take effect in the running game without leaving the world.
Translation support
The mod works with Minecraft's built-in translation system, so language files are reloaded with the rest of the packs.
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Compatibility
Latest build for each game version and loader.
Only full game releases are shown. This mod publishes no snapshot builds.
Use cases
Pack development
A creator editing textures or sounds can check each change in the game straight after saving the files.
Translation testing
Translators can reload language files in a running world to see how new strings look in context.
Who it’s for: Resource pack creators, developers and players who edit their own textures, sounds or translations and want to apply changes without restarting the game.
How it compares
Reload Key is a Fabric client mod for 1.21 – 1.21.7 that is not open source and is released as All rights reserved. Hot-Reload Resource Packs Forked is a client-side mod across Fabric, Forge, NeoForge and Quilt for 1.18 – 26.3 under the CC0 1.0 Universal license, and it is open source. Relog Button is also client-side only, built for 1.21.11 under All rights reserved, and does not reload resources.
| Mod | Loaders | Game versions | Environment | Updated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ReloadResources | Fabric | 1.21.8 – 1.21.11 | Client-side only | 2025-10-20 |
| Reload Key | Fabric | 1.21 – 1.21.7 | Client-side only | 2025-07-09 |
| Hot-Reload Resource Packs Forked | Fabric, Forge, NeoForge and Quilt | 1.18 – 26.3 | Client-side only | 2026-08-17 |
| Relog Button | Fabric | 1.21.11 | Client-side only | 2026-08-24 |
Questions
Does ReloadResources need Fabric API?
Does the server need ReloadResources?
Which game versions does ReloadResources support?
In the catalog
ReloadResources is one of 36,990 Utility mods on ModsFinder, and one of 25,772 Utility mods for Fabric. 19,862 mods support Minecraft 1.21.11.
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What the author says
A minimalistic Minecraft mod that adds a "Reload Resources" button to the pause menu, allowing you to reload resource packs without leaving the game. Perfect for creators, pack developers, and anyone who tweaks textures or sounds on the fly. Reload Resources supports Minecraft's built-in translation system…
Official listing
- Modrinth page
- modrinth.com/mod/reloadresources
- Owner
- DinoMarlir
- Published
- 2025-09-21
- Updated on Modrinth
- 2025-10-20
- Facts verified
- 2026-10-15