SplashAnimation
by asie
SplashAnimation plays a custom animation on the game's loading screen during startup, fading it in and out while the game loads.
What it does
During startup, the loading screen shows an animation in place of the default splash. The effect fades the loading screen in and out, so the transition from launch to menu looks smoother. The mod works as a small utility and does not add content to the game itself.
Options let a modpack author choose and adjust the animation, which suits packs that want a distinct start-up look. The author notes that loading does not slow down, and the change only affects how the wait looks. Files exist for Fabric and Forge, and the code is open source under the GNU Lesser General Public License v3.0 only.
The mod is built for 1.12.2 and 1.14.2. Its latest Fabric file is 0.3.0 for 1.14.2, and its latest Forge file is 0.2.1 for 1.12.2, both dated 2021-11-12. Only the client needs it, since it only changes the launch screen.
Key features
Startup animation
Plays a custom animation while the game loads, in place of the plain loading screen.
Fading transition
The loading screen fades in and out, so the change from launch to the main menu looks gradual.
Configurable look
Selection options let a modpack author customize the animation shown at startup.
No extra loading time
The animation is meant to make the wait feel shorter without adding time to the loading process.
Compatibility
Latest build for each game version and loader.
Only full game releases are shown. This mod publishes no snapshot builds.
Use cases
Branded modpack launch
A modpack author can pick the animation and its options so the startup screen matches the pack.
Smoother startup
Players who want a softer loading transition can use the fading effect as the game starts.
Who it’s for: Modpack authors who want a custom startup screen, and players who want the loading screen to fade in and out instead of appearing plainly.
Questions
Does SplashAnimation need to be installed on servers?
Which loaders and versions does SplashAnimation support?
Is SplashAnimation open source?
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What the author says
SplashAnimation is a simple utility mod which allows an animation to be played at the very start of the game, which gracefully fades into the loading screen.
Official listing
- Modrinth page
- modrinth.com/mod/splashanimation
- Owner
- asie
- Published
- 2021-11-12
- Updated on Modrinth
- 2021-11-12
- Facts verified
- 2026-10-15