the lost city
by berezka
Players who explore far from spawn can find the lost city, an abandoned settlement of small ruined buildings and old streets hidden among forests and mountains.
What it does
The mod generates an abandoned city in the world. Its remnants are small ruined buildings laid out along old streets, once served by guiding lights that still stand among the ruins. The structures are placed in forests and mountains, so the settlement appears as a discovery rather than a fixed landmark. Worlds that already exist can gain the city when new terrain generates.
The eerie atmosphere of the forgotten corners is the main focus of the content. A player walking the streets finds nothing left but the outlines of a former settlement, which suits adventure maps and exploration-driven survival worlds. Because the mod runs on both sides, a server adds the city for every player who joins.
The mod needs Fabric, Forge or NeoForge, and it runs on client and server, so the server and every player need it. Files cover 25 release versions 1.16.3 – 1.21.11, and the latest builds are 1.4.1. The code is not open source, and the mod is released under All rights reserved.
Key features
Abandoned city generation
A ruined settlement generates in the world and fills the terrain as the player explores new areas.
Ruined buildings
Small structures with broken walls line old streets, giving the city a worn, abandoned layout.
Guiding lights
Old lights mark the streets of the settlement and help players find their way through the ruins.
Forests and mountains
The city is placed among forests and mountains, so it stays hidden until a player approaches.
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Compatibility
Latest build for each game version and loader.
1.21.x12 of 12 versions with builds
1.20.x6 of 6 versions with builds
1.19.x3 of 3 versions with builds
1.18.x1 of 1 version with builds
1.16.x3 of 3 versions with builds
Only full game releases are shown. This mod publishes no snapshot builds.
Required by 2 mods
Use cases
Who it’s for: Players who enjoy exploring and server owners who want a forgotten settlement in their world. The mod suits worlds where the eerie atmosphere of abandoned places is part of the experience.
How it compares
Big Lost City is also a Fabric, Forge and NeoForge mod that runs on client and server, but it is released under All rights reserved and is not open source, with files for 1.20.1 – 26.1.2. The Lost Cities is server-side only and open source under the MIT License, so players can join without installing it. Luki's Ancient Cities needs the server while clients may leave it out, and it supports Quilt in addition to the other loaders.
| Mod | Loaders | Game versions | Environment | Updated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| the lost city | Fabric, Forge and NeoForge | 1.16.3 – 1.21.11 | Client and server | 2026-02-09 |
| Big Lost City | Fabric, Forge and NeoForge | 1.20.1 – 26.1.2 | Client and server | 2026-05-18 |
| The Lost Cities | Fabric, Forge and NeoForge | 1.10.2 – 26.2 | Server-side only | 2026-10-04 |
| Luki's Ancient Cities | Fabric, Forge, NeoForge and Quilt | 1.20.4 – 1.21.11 | Server required, client optional | 2025-11-02 |
Questions
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In the catalog
the lost city is one of 8,515 World generation mods on ModsFinder, and one of 4,027 World generation mods for Fabric. 19,862 mods support Minecraft 1.21.11.
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Description: Immerse yourself in the eerie atmosphere of forgotten corners of Minecraft with this mod, which adds an abandoned city hidden among forests and mountains. The city is made up of small ruined buildings and old streets that once served as guiding lights for travelers. Now, these structures are nothing but…
Official listing
- Modrinth page
- modrinth.com/mod/the-lost-city-by-berezka
- Owner
- berezka
- Published
- 2025-04-05
- Updated on Modrinth
- 2026-02-09
- Facts verified
- 2026-10-15